For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,164 students in 29936, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29936, SC is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 29936 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29936, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 29936 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29936, SC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 16% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Gr: 6-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Beaufort-jasper Academy For Career Excellence
Vocational School
80 Lowcountry Drive
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 987-8107
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 987-8107
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeland High School
Alternative School
5 Correctional Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
29936, South Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: 5-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29936, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29936, SC include Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in 29936?
4 public high schools are located in 29936.
What is the racial composition of students in 29936?
29936 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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