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Rosa Scott School vs. Ridgeland High School

Should you attend Rosa Scott School or Ridgeland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rosa Scott School
929 Poore's Pass
Madison, MS 39110
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ridgeland High School
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Rosa Scott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 415 students in grades 9, Rosa Scott School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,000 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9
9-12
Total Students
415 students
1,000 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rosa Scott School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgeland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rosa Scott School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgeland High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rosa Scott School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgeland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Scott School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Co School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Co School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#279 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgeland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in MS)
49%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rosa Scott School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in MS)(16-17 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 30% in MS)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Top 5% in MS)
45%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rosa Scott School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
85%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rosa Scott School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ridgeland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Ridgeland High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
415
252
Grade 10 Students
-
281
Grade 11 Students
-
229
Grade 12 Students
-
214
Ungraded Students
-
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rosa Scott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rosa Scott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
31%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rosa Scott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rosa Scott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rosa Scott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rosa Scott School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgeland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rosa Scott School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgeland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rosa Scott School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgeland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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