Ridgeland: Schools & Education
Ridgeland is served by 6 public schools. Ridgeland Elementary is the largest at 829 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,776 students.
- ~627 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 627 residents per school. 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Beaufort 80, Dept Of Correction N04, Jasper 01, SC Public Charter School Distr |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,776 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 137 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.00 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,768 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 99.5% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | University of South Carolina Beaufort |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 10.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of South Carolina Beaufort |
| Nearest College · City | Bluffton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (843) 208-8000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Pratt Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 451 East Wilson Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (843) 726-7744 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29936 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1976 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 8.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12