| Index | Ridgeland | South Carolina | National |
| Average Test Scores | 29% | 47% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 33:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 5 | 932 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 369 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 96 | 7,963 |
| Index | Ridgeland | South Carolina | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 72.9% | 83.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 72.1% | 81.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 45.4% | 56.6% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 20.6% | 35.6% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 14.8% | 26.5% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 7.3% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.7% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 5 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Ridgeland. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Ridgeland, SC schools is 29%. The average student to teacher ratio is 33:1. In Ridgeland, SC, an average of 72.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 72.1% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Rincon, GA | 10,187 | 60% | 25.8% |
| Hardeeville, SC | 6,788 | 24% | 49.3% |
| Yemassee, SC | 870 | 22% | 54.2% |
| Ridgeland, SC | 3,903 | 29% | 39.2% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Bunkie, LA | 3,903 | 61% | 27.8% |
| Vandalia, MO | 3,903 | 38% | 20.3% |
| Scott City, KS | 3,904 | 31% | 35.1% |
| Laureldale, PA | 3,901 | 42% | 11.8% |
| Throop, PA | 3,906 | 48% | 0.5% |
| Ridgeland, SC | 3,903 | 29% | 39.2% |
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