For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,163 students in Ridgeland, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in Ridgeland, SC is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeland, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ridgeland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ridgeland, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Grades: 6-12
| 648 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: K-12
| 515 students
Ridgeland, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ridgeland, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ridgeland, SC include Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in Ridgeland?
2 public middle schools are located in Ridgeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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