Manning High vs Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manning High
Manning · Public high · Grades 9–12
741 students
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
Ridgeland · Public high · Grades 6–12
739 students
| Measure | Manning High Manning, South Carolina | Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence Ridgeland, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 228 | #173 of 228 |
| National rank | #15689 of 16,910 | #9168 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 741 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Manning | Ridgeland |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 17.5).
- •Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 20.0).
- •Manning High is the larger school with 741 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 Manning High better than Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence ranks higher (47.1 vs 17.5 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 Manning High and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Manning and Ridgeland in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manning High: 741. Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manning High and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence rank in South Carolina?
Manning High is 220th of 228 and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is 173rd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).