Callaway High School vs Ridgeland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callaway High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
994 students
Ridgeland High School
Ridgeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
995 students
| Measure | Callaway High School Jackson, Mississippi | Ridgeland High School Ridgeland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 197 | #104 of 197 |
| National rank | #16016 of 16,910 | #12498 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 994 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| city | Jackson | Ridgeland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 15.2).
- •Ridgeland High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Ridgeland High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 11%).
- •Ridgeland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 100%).
- •Ridgeland High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Ridgeland High School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 994.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Callaway High School better than Ridgeland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeland High School ranks higher (33.7 vs 15.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Callaway High School and Ridgeland High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Ridgeland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaway High School: 994. Ridgeland High School: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaway High School and Ridgeland High School rank in Mississippi?
Callaway High School is 176th of 197 and Ridgeland High School is 104th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).