Best High Schools in Richland, MS

Richland, MS has 5 high schools with 5,594 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 Richland score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Richland meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Florence High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students

4. Richland High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 807 Students

5. Jim Hill High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students

Best Middle Schools in Richland, MS

Richland, MS has 4 middle schools with 3,223 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 Richland score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Richland greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Florence Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 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

Best Elementary Schools in Richland, MS

Richland, MS has 6 elementary schools with 2,950 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 Richland score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Richland don't meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Richland Upper Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 503 Students

3. Baker Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students

4. Steen's Creek Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 581 Students

5. Richland Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 384 Students

6. Pearl Lower Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 782 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Richland, MS

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

Community Factors

Richland, MS has a total population of 7,166 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Richland, MS

11,767

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richland, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

6.92 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richland, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,791 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Richland, 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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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations