Total enrollment
2,032
+224 (+12%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Ridgeland
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,764
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,032
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| 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 12% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,808 students to 2,032.
On this page, the community for Ridgeland discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.