Top Rankings
Rankin Co 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 18,720 students in Rankin Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Rankin Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
28 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
18,720 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
1,418 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rankin Co School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
281 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
488 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
4,693 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
25%
47%
# White Students
11,861 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
63%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,382 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
320
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
1,259
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,385
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,323
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,359
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,300
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,396
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,428
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,448
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,515
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,623
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,471
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,369
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,266
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
258
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,828 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,427 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$221 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$251 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,828
$12,143
Spending / Student
$13,427
$12,013
Best Rankin Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
285 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Grades: 3-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Brandon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Grades: 4-5
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest Rankin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Paw Print Place
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Grades: 6-8
| 1,374 students
Rank: #66.
Pisgah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Brandon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3090 Highway 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,648 students
Rank: #88.
Flowood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Vine Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1010.
Northwest Rankin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5805 Highway 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #1111.
Brandon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 South College St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Grades: 6-8
| 1,193 students
Rank: #1212.
Puckett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #1313.
Highland Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5970 Hwy 25
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1414.
Mclaurin Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Grades: 7-12
| 504 students
Rank: #1515.
Pisgah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2825
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2825
Grades: 7-12
| 435 students
Rank: #1616.
Florence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Beverly Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #1717.
Stonebridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Stonebridge Blvd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Grades: 2-3
| 768 students
Rank: #1818.
Puckett Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6382 Highway 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-5742
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-5742
Grades: 7-12
| 342 students
Rank: #1919.
Richland Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Wilson Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Grades: 3-6
| 503 students
Rank: #2020.
Florence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #2121.
Mclaurin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #2222.
Pelahatchie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213-b Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #2323.
Pelahatchie Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #2424.
Richland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Grades: 7-12
| 807 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rankin County Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Grades: PK-2
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rouse Elementary School
Magnet School
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Grades: PK-1
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
Steen's Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
300 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Grades: PK-2
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rankin Co School District?
Rankin Co School District manages 28 public schools serving 18,720 students.
What is the rank of Rankin Co School District?
Rankin Co School District is ranked #8 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin Co School District?
63% of Rankin Co School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rankin Co School District?
Rankin Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Rankin Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,427 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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