Total enrollment
1,671
+70 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Ridgely
Maryland · Public K-12
Ridgely reports 3 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,671 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 557.
7-year change in Ridgely
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 66%
% Hispanic
22%
was 13%
% Black
11%
was 12%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Career & Technology Center | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| North Caroline High School | High | 09-12 | 1,238 |
| Ridgely Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 433 |
About Ridgely
Ridgely is a low-population Maryland city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,671 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 2 high.
Average school size in Ridgely is around 557 students, 13% lower than the Maryland average of about 643.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,671 students, expanded 4% from the 1,601 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 13% to 22% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Ridgely discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.