Best Schools in Rankin County, MS
Rankin County, MS has 41 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 24 elementary) serving 24,512 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Rankin County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rankin County, MS
The top high schools in Rankin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1648 Students
2. Northwest Rankin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students
3. Pisgah High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students
4. Florence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
5. Mclaurin Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 504 Students
6. Pearl High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1262 Students
7. Puckett Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
8. Richland High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 807 Students
9. Pelahatchie Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rankin County, MS
The top middle schools in Rankin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1193 Students
2. Florence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
3. Northwest Rankin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students
4. Pearl Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rankin County, MS
The top elementary schools in Rankin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northshore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
2. Florence Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 542 Students
3. Oakdale Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
4. Brandon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 741 Students
5. Puckett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 380 Students
6. Pisgah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
7. Northwest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
8. Northside Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 586 Students
9. Flowood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
10. Mclaurin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 581 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.
Questions About Schools in Rankin County, MS
How many schools are in Rankin County, MS?
Rankin County, MS has 41 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 24,512 students in total.
How do schools in Rankin County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Rankin County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Rankin County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rankin County?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rankin County
8 places in Rankin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (2)
- Rankin Co School Dist (27 schools)
- Pearl Public School District (5 schools)