Total enrollment
1,671
+86 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Ridgely
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,772
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,671
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| 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 5% from the 1,585 reported in SY 2020-21.
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.