Ridgeland High School

Q: Is Ridgeland High School a good school?

Ridgeland High School ranks 278 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ridgeland High School is a public high school located in Rossville, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,244 students. The school is part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ridgeland High School has consistently been ranked in the middle range of Georgia high schools, with a ranking between 150 and 278 over the past 10 years, and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgeland High School faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state and county averages, a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 69.61% to 74.1%), and underperformance compared to nearby schools like LaFayette High School. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 15.4 over the past three years, the academic performance at Ridgeland High School suggests that factors beyond class size, such as curriculum, instruction, or school climate, may be contributing to the challenges.

While Ridgeland High School's spending per student has increased from $8,298 in 2016-2017 to $8,965 in 2018-2019, it is still slightly lower than the state average. This indicates that additional resources may not be the primary factor driving the school's performance, and further investigation into the school's practices and environment may be necessary to identify the root causes of the challenges and develop targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2478 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741

(706) 820-9361

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
278^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,965

Feeder schools for Ridgeland High School:

Elementary:	Chattanooga Valley Elementary School
	Cherokee Ridge Elementary
	Fairyland Elementary School
	Rossville Elementary School
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	Stone Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Chattanooga Valley Middle School
	Rossville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 1,244

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

African American:

7.2%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeland High School ranks worse than 60.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ridgeland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeland High School is $8,965.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridgeland High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeland High School 278^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Ridgeland High School in the ranking list.)

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 98^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeland High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	58.00	126^th	335	62.4%
2007	47.19	202^nd	358	43.6%
2008	53.53	183^rd	370	50.5%
2009	48.26	219^th	372	41.1%
2010	56.06	160^th	384	58.3%
2011	52.83	201^st	402	50.0%
2012	65.36	109^th	396	72.5%
2013	58.99	141^st	425	66.8%
2014	54.49	168^th	425	60.5%
2015	50.51	150^th	435	65.5%
2016	47.44	169^th	426	60.3%
2017	43.10	186^th	420	55.7%
2018	41.14	211^th	428	50.7%
2019	40.69	214^th	438	51.1%
2021	40.14	210^th	410	48.8%
2022	37.11	244^th	429	43.1%
2023	32.64	271^st	442	38.7%
2024	33.97	278^th	458	39.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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50%

by a parent
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Ridgeland High School & the Walker County School System in general is deplorable, at best. The majority of teachers do not have the love for teaching that they may have once had going into the profession. Teachers do not follow protocol & make little effort, if any, to recognize & assist struggling students. Abuse of authority, poor attitudes & lack of communication are all you can expect from this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ridgeland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1296	1296
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1299	1299
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1299	1299
1994	1315	73	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1392
1995	1285	90	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1387
1996	1285	90	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1387
1997	1176	105	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1289
1998	1172	117	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1302
1999	1173	97	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1281
2000	1190	87	10	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1296
2001	1155	83	6	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1253
2002	1080	94	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1184
2003	1080	94	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1184
2004	1118	87	3	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1219
2005	1144	79	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	10	1246
2006	1167	93	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	12	1291
2007	1174	96	5	17	2	n/a	n/a	10	1304
2008	1149	100	3	14	3	n/a	n/a	15	1284
2009	1183	98	1	21	2	n/a	n/a	19	1324
2010	1165	93	1	20	2	0	24	0	1305
2011	1202	111	5	27	2	0	27	0	1374
2012	1153	109	2	31	1	1	26	0	1323
2013	1127	97	2	26	0	0	40	0	1292
2014	1115	113	4	39	0	0	54	0	1325
2015	1125	113	4	39	2	0	64	0	1347
2016	1153	115	2	47	4	0	64	0	1385
2017	1123	110	3	52	5	0	62	0	1355
2018	1074	117	6	51	5	0	64	0	1317
2019	1071	110	5	56	4	0	63	0	1309
2020	1058	109	5	65	4	0	59	0	1300
2021	1043	101	4	60	4	0	62	0	1274
2022	1052	93	2	64	3	0	53	0	1267
2023	1018	89	3	77	3	0	54	0	1244

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgeland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1296	74.0	17.5	8.7
1992	1299	75.0	17.3	13.2
1993	1299	64.0	20.3	22.8
1994	1392	72.3	19.3	22.6
1995	1387	75.0	18.5	21.1
1996	1387	75.0	18.5	21.1
1997	1289	78.2	16.5	25.5
1998	1302	73.8	17.6	28.8
1999	1281	75.0	17.1	30.6
2000	1296	73.6	17.6	29.9
2001	1253	72.8	17.2	30.2
2002	1184	80.6	14.7	41.6
2003	1184	80.6	14.7	41.6
2004	1219	78.2	15.6	40.2
2005	1246	79.2	15.7	45.3
2006	1291	83.6	15.4	48
2007	1304	89.9	14.5	53.2
2008	1284	93.3	13.8	54.8
2009	1324	96.8	13.7	60.6
2010	1305	100.5	12.9	64.4
2011	1374	107.9	12.7	68.3
2012	1323	100.9	13.1	71
2013	1292	93.6	13.8	69.3
2014	1325	85.4	15.5	70.6
2015	1347	92.0	14.6	71.3
2016	1385	88.0	15.7	71.3
2017	1355	88.3	15.3	69.4
2018	1317	83.9	15.6	73.8
2019	1309	87.5	14.9	69.4
2020	1300	88.5	14.6	69.2
2021	1274	82.5	15.4	74.1
2022	1267	83.8	15.1	n/a
2023	1244	91.1	13.6	69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgeland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1296	74.0	17.5	8.7
1992	1299	75.0	17.3	13.2
1993	1299	64.0	20.3	22.8
1994	1392	72.3	19.3	22.6
1995	1387	75.0	18.5	21.1
1996	1387	75.0	18.5	21.1
1997	1289	78.2	16.5	25.5
1998	1302	73.8	17.6	28.8
1999	1281	75.0	17.1	30.6
2000	1296	73.6	17.6	29.9
2001	1253	72.8	17.2	30.2
2002	1184	80.6	14.7	41.6
2003	1184	80.6	14.7	41.6
2004	1219	78.2	15.6	40.2
2005	1246	79.2	15.7	45.3
2006	1291	83.6	15.4	48
2007	1304	89.9	14.5	53.2
2008	1284	93.3	13.8	54.8
2009	1324	96.8	13.7	60.6
2010	1305	100.5	12.9	64.4
2011	1374	107.9	12.7	68.3
2012	1323	100.9	13.1	71
2013	1292	93.6	13.8	69.3
2014	1325	85.4	15.5	70.6
2015	1347	92.0	14.6	71.3
2016	1385	88.0	15.7	71.3
2017	1355	88.3	15.3	69.4
2018	1317	83.9	15.6	73.8
2019	1309	87.5	14.9	69.4
2020	1300	88.5	14.6	69.2
2021	1274	82.5	15.4	74.1
2022	1267	83.8	15.1	n/a
2023	1244	91.1	13.6	69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgeland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$658 (7.9%)	$7,640 (92.1%)	$8,298
2018	$601 (6.9%)	$8,156 (93.1%)	$8,757
2019	$598 (6.7%)	$8,368 (93.3%)	$8,965

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeland High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 214^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 271^st of 442 High schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Ridgeland High School)	36.6	27.8	8.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Walker County)	37.4	28.1	9.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ridgeland High School)	25.1	17.7	7.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Walker County)	29.5	17.1	12.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Ridgeland High School)	53	37.7	15.3%
End of Course Biology (Walker County)	43.7	38.9	4.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Ridgeland High School)	49.7	26.4	23.3%
End of Course United States History (Walker County)	44.2	35.2	9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1309	1244	5%
African American	110	89	19.1%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	56	77	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1071	1018	4.9%
Two or More Races	63	54	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.4%	69.6%	0.2%

Schools Near Ridgeland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	2478 Happy Valley Rd	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 820-9361	1,244	91	13.6	69.6%	1,018 (81.8%)	89 (7.2%)	77 (6.2%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.3%)	34	278^th of 458 public high schools	39.3%		32.6	271^st of 442 public high schools	38.7%	7	31.7	33.1	36.3	25.2	$8,965	$598	$8,368
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School	Public	9-12	1850 Battlefield Pkwy	Fort Oglethorpe	30742	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 866-0342	1,023	80	12.7	55.4%	782 (76.4%)	79 (7.7%)	86 (8.4%)	24 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.7%)	44 (4.3%)	43.4	220^th of 458 public high schools	52.0%		47.4	191^st of 442 public high schools	56.8%	29	32.5	48.2	29.6	42.3	$9,973	$619	$9,354
Gordon Lee High School	Public	9-12	105 Lee Cir	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	No	(706) 382-3100	408	29	14.1	12.3%	392 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	73.8	77^th of 458 public high schools	83.2%		71	72^nd of 442 public high schools	83.7%	5	59.1	44.1	63.6	71.2	$8,654	$152	$8,502
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	3960 Poplar Springs Rd	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 937-6464	1,242	88	14.1	23.4%	1,101 (88.6%)	23 (1.9%)	51 (4.1%)	28 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.1%)	74.1	75^th of 458 public high schools	83.6%		73.8	63^rd of 442 public high schools	85.7%	12	45.5	66.2	61.9	52.6	$9,774	$474	$9,300
Ringgold High School	Public	9-12	29 Tiger Trl	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 935-2254	1,053	84	12.5	34.5%	937 (89.0%)	28 (2.7%)	39 (3.7%)	16 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.8%)	58.5	141^st of 458 public high schools	69.2%		67.8	86^th of 442 public high schools	80.5%	55	36.5	50.8	57.9	42.4	$10,165	$438	$9,728
Dade County High School	Public	9-12	300 Tradition Ln	Trenton	30752	Dade County	Dade County	No	No	No	No	(706) 657-7517	622	40	15.4	42.0%	576 (92.6%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.4%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	37.3	254^th of 458 public high schools	44.5%		38.2	241^st of 442 public high schools	45.5%	13	41.4	23.7	35.2	14.0	$9,265	$150	$9,115
LaFayette High School	Public	9-12	100 Rambler Dr	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 638-2342	1,164	74	15.7	62.1%	1,020 (87.6%)	41 (3.5%)	45 (3.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.6%)	55.7	153^rd of 458 public high schools	66.6%		49.9	175^th of 442 public high schools	60.4%	22	32.5	51.0	52.8	48.6	$9,249	$686	$8,563
Northwest Whitfield County High School	Public	9-12	1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd	Tunnel Hill	30755	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	No	(706) 673-6533	1,219	73	16.6	48.7%	727 (59.6%)	22 (1.8%)	405 (33.2%)	13 (1.1%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (3.8%)	55.2	156^th of 458 public high schools	65.9%		62.9	107^th of 442 public high schools	75.8%	49	48.1	33.9	47.7	43.3	$8,538	$374	$8,165

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeland High School

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeland High School?

Students at Ridgeland High School are 82% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ridgeland High School?

Ridgeland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chattanooga Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Cherokee Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Fairyland Elementary School
Elementary : Rossville Elementary School
Elementary : Stone Creek Elementary School
Middle : Chattanooga Valley Middle School
Middle : Rossville Middle School

How many students attend Ridgeland High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,244 students attended Ridgeland High School.

Is Ridgeland High School a good school?

Ridgeland High School ranks 278^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Ridgeland High School in?

Walker County

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