Public schools in Ridgeland, SC
5 open public schools with an address in Ridgeland, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,032
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Ridgeland public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ridgeland, SC: 1 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,032 students, an average of 406 per school. The largest campus is Ridgeland Elementary (775 students).
Jasper 01 operates the most schools here (2), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 11.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Ridgeland
Elementary schools in Ridgeland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Elementary Jasper 01 | PK–05 | 775 | 18:1 |
High schools in Ridgeland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence Beaufort 80 · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Ridgeland High Dept Of Correction N04 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 4 | 1:1 | |
| Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence Jasper 01 | 06–12 | 739 | 13:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ridgeland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Tech Charter School SC Public Charter School District · Charter | KG–12 | 514 | 11.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.5%
- Hispanic43.9%
- Black44.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Ridgeland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,032 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ridgeland
How many public schools are in Ridgeland, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ridgeland: 1 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,032 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ridgeland?
Schools with an address in Ridgeland belong to 4 education agencies, led by Jasper 01 (2 schools), Beaufort 80 (1 school), Dept Of Correction N04 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ridgeland, with 739 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ridgeland?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Ridgeland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Polaris Tech Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ridgeland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ridgeland public schools is 11.7:1, lower than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. 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.
Nearby South Carolina cities
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 South Carolina cities