For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,164 students in 29936, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in 29936, SC is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29936 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29936, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29936 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29936, SC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 16% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Gr: 6-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Beaufort-jasper Academy For Career Excellence
Vocational School
80 Lowcountry Drive
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 987-8107
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 987-8107
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeland High School
Alternative School
5 Correctional Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
29936, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: 5-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29936, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29936, SC include Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in 29936?
4 public high schools are located in 29936.
What is the racial composition of students in 29936?
29936 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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