Best High Schools in Brandon, MS

Brandon, MS has 10 high schools with 8,742 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Brandon score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brandon meet expectations.

1. Brandon High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Pisgah High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students

3. Pearl High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students

4. Northwest Rankin High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5. Mclaurin Attendance Center

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

6. Raleigh High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Puckett Attendance Center

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

8. Pelahatchie Attendance Center

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

9. Murrah High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1326 Students

10. Mendenhall High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brandon, MS

Brandon, MS has 5 middle schools with 4,058 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Brandon score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brandon greatly exceed expectations.

1. Brandon Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Northwest Rankin Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Bailey Middle Apac School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students

4. Pearl Junior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Mendenhall Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brandon, MS

Brandon, MS has 17 elementary schools with 9,222 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Brandon score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brandon meet expectations.

1. Northshore Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students

2. Brandon Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Highland Bluff Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students

4. Pisgah Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students

5. Oakdale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

6. Northwest Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

7. Flowood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students

8. Puckett Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

9. Stonebridge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

10. Pelahatchie Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Brandon, MS

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

Community Factors

Brandon, MS has a total population of 71,526 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brandon, MS

22,022

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brandon, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

5.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brandon, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,808 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations