Total enrollment
2,032
+498 (+32%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Ridgeland
South Carolina · Public K-12
Across Ridgeland, 6 public K-12 schools serve approximately 2,032 students across 1 elementary and 3 high.
7-year change in Ridgeland
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
10%
was 15%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence | High | 10-12 | 0 |
| Polaris Tech Charter School | Combined | M-M | · |
| Polaris Tech Charter School | Combined | KG-12 | 514 |
| Ridgeland Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 775 |
| Ridgeland High | High | 09-12 | 4 |
| Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | High | 06-12 | 739 |
About Ridgeland
Public education in Ridgeland, South Carolina runs across 6 schools that educates roughly 2,032 students. By footprint, Ridgeland sits in the moderately sized bracket.
On the school-mix side, the city comprises 1 elementary, 3 high, and 2 other.
Schools in Ridgeland average about 339 students each, 48% below the South Carolina norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Ridgeland has grew 32% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,534 students to 2,032. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 15% to 10%.
On this page, the community for Ridgeland discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.