Academic Magnet High vs Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academic Magnet High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
Ridgeland · Public high · Grades 6–12
739 students
| Measure | Academic Magnet High North Charleston, South Carolina | Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence Ridgeland, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 228 | #173 of 228 |
| National rank | #1639 of 16,910 | #9168 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 740 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | North Charleston | Ridgeland |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academic Magnet High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 47.1).
- •Academic Magnet High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
- •Academic Magnet High is the larger school with 740 students compared with 739.
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 Academic Magnet High better than Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Academic Magnet High ranks higher (77.5 vs 47.1 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 Academic Magnet High and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
About 102 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and Ridgeland in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academic Magnet High: 740. Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academic Magnet High and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence rank in South Carolina?
Academic Magnet High is 35th of 228 and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is 173rd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).