How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | Wade Hampton High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ridgeland, SC | Varnville, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 739 | 617 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | Wade Hampton High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | - | $16,416 |
| District | Jasper 01 | Hampton County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | Wade Hampton High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.4% | 21.1% |
| African American | 46.7% | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.0% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | Wade Hampton High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 334:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.8% | 28.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 26 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.