Enrollment
995
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgeland, MS
Ridgeland High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280279001257
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeland High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ridgeland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeland High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeland High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ridgeland, MS.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeland High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeland High School
Ridgeland High School is a higher-need, large high school in Ridgeland, Mississippi, enrolling 995 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 64.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 92% of state schools at 995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 457 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 995 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ridgeland's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Co Pre School (47 students): Ridgeland High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 5.9:1).
Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students) and Madison Central High School (1,260 students) alongside Ridgeland High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridgeland High School compares
Ridgeland High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
307
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
White 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Ridgeland High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Co School Dist, which includes Ridgeland High School.
$11,127
Per student
-7%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 40.6%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ridgeland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Germantown Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Station Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Ridgeland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~995 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeland High School
How many students attend Ridgeland High School?
Ridgeland High School has 995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgeland, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland High School is 14.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeland High School?
64.0% of students at Ridgeland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeland High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeland High School is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in Ridgeland, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeland High School?
Ridgeland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeland High School rank among public schools in Ridgeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeland High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ridgeland, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgeland on the city page.
Is Ridgeland High School a good school?
Ridgeland High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Ridgeland High School, Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students), Madison Central High School (1,260 students), and Madison Middle School (1,180 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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