Total enrollment
3,079
-49 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Ridgeland
Mississippi · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in Mississippi, 5 sit inside Ridgeland city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 3,079 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Ridgeland
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
8%
was 17%
% Hispanic
24%
was 13%
% Black
63%
was 64%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann E. Smith Elementary | Elementary | PK-02 | 715 |
| Highland Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 629 |
| Madison County Preschool | Elementary | PK-PK | 47 |
| Old Town Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 693 |
| Ridgeland High School | High | 09-12 | 995 |
About Ridgeland
Public education in Ridgeland, Mississippi runs across 5 schools that instructs roughly 3,079 students. By footprint, Ridgeland sits in the compact bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Ridgeland is around 616 students, 24% above the Mississippi average of about 498.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,079 students, held roughly steady from the 3,128 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 13% to 24%.
On allk12, the community for Ridgeland discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.