Serving 460 students in grades 6-12, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle High serves the northern part of Monetta, SC, covering an area of approximately 193.9 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 8.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 12.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School's student population of 460 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Consolidated School District of Aiken County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider of educational services for students and, accordingly, does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, disability, sex, age, alienage, na
School Rankings
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School's ranking?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School is ranked #590 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School often compared to?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wagener-salley High School, Aiken High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School?
The graduation rate of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School?
460 students attend Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School offer ?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School part of?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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