How do these schools compare?
| Metric | RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL | VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ridgeland, MS | Camden, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 995 | 224 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.0% | 91.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL | VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,926 | $11,926 |
| District | MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST | MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL | VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| African American | 67.5% | 97.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL | VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 248.8:1 | 224:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.5% | 49.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 307 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.