Serving 469 students in grades 6-12, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School's student population of 469 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
34%
31%
White
40%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School's ranking?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School is ranked #211 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School often compared to?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wagener-sally High School, Aiken High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School?
The graduation rate of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School?
469 students attend Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School offer ?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School part of?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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