Ridgeland High School

Ridgeland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
586 Sunnybrook Rd,  Ridgeland, MS
Madison County School District
4.2
3.8
1,000 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tim Dowdy
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
540
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
35.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
19.4%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
217:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Black
69.1%
Hispanic
16.3%
White
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or more races
2.7%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mississippi State University 334 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 304 Students
University of Mississippi 298 Students
Jackson State University 183 Students
Holmes Community College 135 Students
Alcorn State University 113 Students
Hinds Community College 100 Students
Louisiana State University 91 Students
Belhaven University 89 Students
The University of Alabama 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 102 Students
Biology 64 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Business 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 28 Students
Physical Therapy 26 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Chemistry 23 Students
Veterinary Sciences 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 177 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/25/2024
Overall, I love my time at Ridgeland High School. The school is very inclusive. This school makes everyone who comes feel welcome, no matter where they come from. They have many different clubs and sports for everyone to enjoy. The one thing I did not like about the school is the food. The food in the cafeteria does not taste or look appetizing . Overall, I would not change my experience, I love going to this school.
5.0 Junior
11/14/2024
My overall experience has been great so far. I'm currently in 11th Grade and my Teachers always strive to give me opportunities to grow. For example my teacher Mrs. Davidson, she constantly walks around to see what we're doing to check if we're doing the work right. She try her best to help us, while teaching us how to do the work. The best part of this school is the events we have, everyone try their best to make sure everyone has a great time. The worse part is probably the food, which in itself is not that bad. I would like to see a change in the lunch food and that's all.
5.0 Senior
9/11/2024
RHS Is a great school. That haves so many different extracurricular activities. I love the teachers and students here. It is a very safe environment. The staff make sure that every student is safe.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 17 Reviews
5.0 other
2/4/2021
You will get what you put in but it’s all available if you want it. Academics, extracurriculars, networking, and very welcoming socially. Can’t say enough good things.
5.0 parent
10/6/2020
The students are among the most accepting and interesting you will find. Students who transfer in have often said they wish they had found Ridgeland High sooner, because they can so easily become involved in clubs and sports, and report they can "be themselves". Grads from 2020 attend schools from S...
5.0 student
10/25/2017
I love this school and it is the most amazing school in the south. I am grateful that I go to this school and have 855 friends to be with every day!
5.0 student
3/3/2015
This school is 100% best high school in the district. All the teachers are nice and wonderful and so is the new principal, Mr. Brooks.

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Ridgeland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ridgeland, MS, in the Ridgeland neighborhood, and is served by the Madison County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,000 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Ridgeland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $334,730. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rosa Scott School, Madison Central High School, Madison-Ridgeland Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ridgeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ridgeland High School.

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