For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,166 students in Ridgeland, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 415 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgeland, MS are Ridgeland High School, Highland Elementary School and Old Town Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeland, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ridgeland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgeland, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Brame Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-8103
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-8103
Gr: 3-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Old Town Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Gr: PK-2 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy
Charter School
505 South Union Street
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-4544
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-4544
Gr: K-2 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgeland, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgeland, MS include Ridgeland High School, Highland Elementary School and Old Town Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgeland?
6 public schools are located in Ridgeland.
What percentage of students in Ridgeland go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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