Best Schools in Ridgeland, MS
Ridgeland, MS has a total of 16 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 12,637 students attend Ridgeland, MS schools. On average, schools in Ridgeland score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ridgeland exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Ridgeland, MS
Ridgeland, MS has 4 high schools with 4,436 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ridgeland score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ridgeland don't meet expectations.
1. Northwest Rankin High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students
2. Ridgeland High School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 968 Students
3. Madison Central High School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1246 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgeland, MS
Ridgeland, MS has 3 middle schools with 3,235 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ridgeland score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ridgeland exceed expectations.
1. Madison Middle School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
2. Northwest Rankin Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students
3. Old Town Middle
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgeland, MS
Ridgeland, MS has 8 elementary schools with 4,915 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ridgeland score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ridgeland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Madison Station Elementary School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1035 Students
2. Northshore Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
3. Highland Bluff Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
4. Oakdale Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
5. Highland Elementary
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 644 Students
6. Madison Avenue Lower Elementary
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 437 Students
7. Christ Covenant School
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Christ Covenant School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students
8. Ann Smith Elementary
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 746 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgeland, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgeland, MS has a total population of 27,108 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgeland, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ridgeland, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgeland, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgeland, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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