For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,116 students in Ridgeland, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,771 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Ridgeland, MS are Ridgeland High School, Highland Elementary School and Old Town Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeland, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ridgeland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgeland, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Brame Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-8103
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-8103
Grades: 3-5
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Old Town Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ann Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Grades: PK-2
| 746 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Pre School
Magnet School
476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Grades: Inquire with school
| 51 students
Ridgeland, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Grades: K-2
| 651 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridgeland, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgeland, MS include Ridgeland High School, Highland Elementary School and Old Town Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgeland?
5 public schools are located in Ridgeland.
What percentage of students in Ridgeland go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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