Best Schools in Rankin County, MS
Rankin County, MS has a total of 42 schools including 12 high schools, 4 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 24,512 students attend Rankin County, MS schools. On average, schools in Rankin County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rankin County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Rankin County, MS
Rankin County, MS has 12 high schools with 9,008 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 Rankin County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rankin County exceed expectations.
1. Brandon High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1648 Students
2. Pisgah High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students
3. Pearl High School
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Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students
4. Northwest Rankin High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students
5. Mclaurin Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 504 Students
6. Puckett Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
7. Florence High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
8. Richland High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 807 Students
9. Pelahatchie Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rankin County, MS
Rankin County, MS has 4 middle schools with 4,169 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 Rankin County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rankin County exceed expectations.
1. Brandon Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1193 Students
2. Northwest Rankin Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students
3. Florence Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
4. Pearl Junior High School
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Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rankin County, MS
Rankin County, MS has 24 elementary schools with 11,325 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 Rankin County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rankin County exceed expectations.
1. Northshore Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
2. Florence Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 542 Students
3. Brandon Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 741 Students
4. Highland Bluff Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
5. Pisgah Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
6. Oakdale Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
7. Northwest Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
8. Flowood Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
9. Puckett Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 380 Students
10. Pearl Upper School
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Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 585 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rankin County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rankin County, MS has a total population of 157,031 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rankin County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rankin County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rankin County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rankin County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rankin County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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