Highland Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157 · Madison County Schools
#176 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#28794 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ridgeland, in the Madison County Schools school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 629 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 176th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 629.
There are 5 schools in Ridgeland; Highland Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madison County Preschool
Ridgeland · Public other · Grades PK–PK
47 students · 1.8 km away
Old Town Middle School
Ridgeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students · 2.1 km away
Ann E. Smith Elementary
Ridgeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
715 students · 2.7 km away
Ridgeland High School
Ridgeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
995 students · 3.5 km away
Callaway High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
994 students · 3.9 km away
North Jackson Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 4.3 km away
Kirksey Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students · 4.3 km away
Revive Collegiate
Jackson · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
367 students · 5.3 km away
Rosa Scott
Madison · Public other · Grades 9–9
373 students · 5.7 km away
McLeod Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
East Hancock Elementary School
Kiln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Overpark Elementary School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
Lake Cormorant Elementary
Lake Cormorant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
Mamie Martin Elementary
Brookhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
622 students
Petal Elementary 3-4
Petal · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
636 students
Bayou View Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
Highland Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #176 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Highland Elementary School ranks #176 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #28794 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School had 629 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.