Best High Schools in 39042, MS

High schools
7
Students
6,462
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 39042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Brandon High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1648 Students

2. Northwest Rankin High School

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students

3. Mclaurin Attendance Center

B

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 504 Students

4. Pearl High School

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1262 Students

5. Raleigh High School

B-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 442 Students

6. Puckett Attendance Center

C+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students

7. Pelahatchie Attendance Center

C-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students

Best Middle Schools in 39042, MS

Middle schools
3
Students
3,568
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 39042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Brandon Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1193 Students

2. Northwest Rankin Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students

3. Pearl Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 39042, MS

Elementary schools
13
Students
7,312
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 39042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oakdale Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

2. Brandon Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 741 Students

3. Puckett Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 380 Students

4. Northwest Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students

5. Northside Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 586 Students

6. Mclaurin Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 581 Students

7. Pearl Upper School

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 585 Students

8. Pelahatchie Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students

9. Raleigh Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 587 Students

10. Stonebridge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 768 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 39042, MS

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

39042, MS has a total population of 39,817 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 39042, MS

17,342

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 39042, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

5.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39042, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39042, MS.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,813 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 39042, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 39042, MS

How many schools are in 39042, MS?

39042, MS has 23 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,342 students in total.

How do schools in 39042 perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in 39042 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 39042 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39042?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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