Ridgeland High School’s enrollment included 91 Hispanic students for the 2024-25 school year, marking an 18.2% increase from the prior year, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education.
The school’s total enrollment reached 1,308 students for the 2024-25 school year. Of that figure, Hispanic students comprised 7% of the student population, ranking as the second-smallest demographic group at the school.
Ridgeland High School is part of Walker County Schools, with its district office based in LaFayette.
Of the 15 schools within the Walker County district, Ridgeland High School recorded the largest number of Hispanic students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year, totaling 91.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia’s public school students in recent years have been approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge for schools in Georgia following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. In response, the agency initiated a statewide effort that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted assistance for districts with high needs to improve regular attendance.
In 2025, legislation was passed in Georgia updating attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The changes also establish additional reporting guidelines and connect to diploma programs that offer alternative graduation options.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio stood at around 14:1, better than the national average of 15:1.
Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,280 | 25 | 2% |
| 2011-12 | 1,237 | 24 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 1,219 | 24 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 1,271 | 38 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 1,284 | 38 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 1,306 | 39 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 1,289 | 51 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 1,267 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 1,251 | 50 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 1,261 | 63 | 5% |
| 2020-21 | 1,240 | 62 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 1,240 | 62 | 5% |
| 2022-23 | 1,249 | 74 | 6% |
| 2023-24 | 1,287 | 77 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 1,308 | 91 | 7% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
