Serving 639 students in grades 6-12, Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence is 0.56, which is less 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
#562 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
38%
13%
Black
54%
31%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence is ranked #562 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence?
639 students attend Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence part of?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence is part of Jasper 01 School District.
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