- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280279001257
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ridgeland · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Ridgeland High School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 280279001257 · Ridgeland, MS High · MID · TRAD
995 enr · 14.4:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High School (1,411 students)
Ridgeland High School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ridgeland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High School
1,411 students
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
1,260 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
1,180 students
- Germantown Mid
Germantown Middle School
1,008 students
- This school
Ridgeland High School
995 students
- Madison Statio
Madison Station Elementary School
980 students
What this shows Ridgeland High School reports 995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeland High School compares
Ridgeland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Madison Co School Dist reports $12,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,260
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~995 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.