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Rankin County School District (2026) - Brandon, MS

Rankin County School District

1220 Apple Park Place
Brandon, MS 39042
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Rankin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 18,196 students in Rankin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Rankin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
28 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
18,196 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
1,395 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rankin County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#10 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
66%
52%
56%
42%
69%
55%
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
27%
45%
% White
61%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,813 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$221 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$251 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,168
$12,408
Spending / Student
$13,813
$12,276

Best Rankin County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 Northshore Pkwy
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
285 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Gr: 3-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Gr: 4-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Vine Dr
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Northwest High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5875 Hwy 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5805 Hwy 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Gr: 6-8 | 1,352 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Pisgah High Rd.
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Tori Bowie Lane
Sandhill, MS 39161
(601) 829-1138
Gr: 7-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 Beverly Dr
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Brandon High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3090 Hwy 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,609 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
408 College Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Gr: 6-8 | 1,155 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Highland Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5970 Highway 25
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Puckett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Stonebridge Blvd
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Gr: 2-3 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Mclaurin High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Gr: 7-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Richland Upper Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Wilson Dr
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Gr: 3-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Puckett High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6382 Highway 18, Po Box 41
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-5742
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Florence High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
232 Hwy 469 N.
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2693 Star Rd.
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2222.
Richland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Pelahatchie High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
213 Brooks Street, Po Box 570
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Gr: 7-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Pelahatchie Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
213-b Brooks St.
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Dr
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Gr: PK-2 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rankin County School District?
Rankin County School District manages 28 public schools serving 18,196 students.
What is the rank of Rankin County School District?
Rankin County School District is ranked #9 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County School District?
61% of Rankin County School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rankin County School District?
Rankin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Rankin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,813 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 18,196 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in MS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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