Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High

460 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School, located in the rural community of Monetta, South Carolina, serves as a combined educational facility for students in grades 6 through 12. Part of the Aiken County Public School District, the institution is known for its close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where the small student population allows for stronger relationships between faculty and pupils. The school’s mascot, the Trojan, is a central symbol of their identity, and the campus serves as a primary hub for the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and civic engagement.

Academically, the school offers a standard curriculum complemented by career and technical education (CTE) pathways, reflecting its commitment to preparing students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce. Despite being a smaller school, Ridge Spring-Monetta prides itself on providing a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics and various student organizations, which are vital for student growth and community involvement. The facility functions as a cornerstone for the area, striving to bridge the gap between middle school development and high school readiness within a supportive, unified learning environment.
460
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High
Demographic Student Count
White176
Hispanic104
Black155
Two or More25
  • White
    176 (38.3%)
  • Black
    155 (33.7%)
  • Hispanic
    104 (22.6%)
  • Two or More
    25 (5.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Aiken 01
Phone: (803)685-2100
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 61
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 74
Grade 9 81
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High
Grade Student Count
Grade 661
Grade 749
Grade 874
Grade 981
Grade 1071
Grade 1167
Grade 1257
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21145.9%
Male24954.1%