Public schools in Ridgeland, MS
5 open public schools with an address in Ridgeland, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,079
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ridgeland public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ridgeland, MS: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,079 students, an average of 616 per school. The largest campus is Ridgeland High School (995 students), and the largest elementary school is Ann E. Smith Elementary (715).
Every listed school belongs to Madison County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ridgeland
Elementary schools in Ridgeland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann E. Smith Elementary Madison County Schools | PK–02 | 715 | 15.1:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Madison County Schools | 03–05 | 629 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Ridgeland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Middle School Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 693 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Ridgeland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School Madison County Schools | 09–13 | 995 | 12.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ridgeland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Preschool Madison County Schools | PK–PK | 47 | 4.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.7%
- Hispanic23.7%
- Black62.9%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Ridgeland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,079 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ridgeland
How many public schools are in Ridgeland, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ridgeland: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,079 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ridgeland?
All listed public schools with an address in Ridgeland belong to Madison County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ridgeland, with 995 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ridgeland?
No school with an address in Ridgeland is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ridgeland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ridgeland public schools is 12.9:1, lower than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ridgeland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities