Serving 995 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 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeland High School serves the southwest part of Ridgeland, MS, encompassing an area of approximately 30.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgeland High School's student population of 995 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
995 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgeland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeland High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
21%
7%
Black
68%
45%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
89.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeland High School's ranking?
Ridgeland High School is ranked #288 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Ridgeland High School often compared to?
Ridgeland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Central High School, Germantown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeland High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeland High School is 85%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Ridgeland High School?
995 students attend Ridgeland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ridgeland High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeland High School?
Ridgeland High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeland High School offer ?
Ridgeland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeland High School part of?
Ridgeland High School is part of Madison County Schools.
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