Schools in Ridgeland
Madison County School District, which serves Ridgeland, carries a real, genuinely strong statewide reputation backed by a long, consistent A-rating streak.
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Learn moreA top-5 Mississippi district
Madison County School District carries a 4.44-out-of-5 Niche rating and ranks #5 among Mississippi's best school districts, serving approximately 12,926 students at a 13:1 ratio.
A real, 12-year A-rating streak
Madison County Schools earned an A-rating for 2025 -- the district's twelfth consecutive A grade -- and posted the highest score in Mississippi among large school districts.
Ridgeland High School specifically
Ridgeland High School carries a 4.18-out-of-5 Niche rating, an overall B+ grade, and ranks #3 among Madison County's best public high schools.
Key takeaways
- Madison County SD: 4.44/5 Niche, #5 in Mississippi, ~12,926 students, 13:1 ratio.
- The district has earned an A-rating for 12 consecutive years, the highest score among MS large districts.
- Ridgeland High School: 4.18/5 Niche, B+ grade, #3 in Madison County.
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