Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School or RHHS is a public high school within the Jasper County School District, located in Ridgeland, South Carolina. The high school serves students in all of Jasper County and takes its name after the two major communities in the county, Ridgeland and Hardeeville.
Serving 648 students in grades 6-12, Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence's student population of 648 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Black, Red
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026
Campus Size
30
School Motto
Every student matters. Every second counts.
School Mascot
Jaguars
School Rankings
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
44%
14%
Black
49%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence is ranked #675 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence is 60-64%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence?
648 students attend Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence part of?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence is part of Jasper 01 School District.
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