For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,504 students in Rankin County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rankin County, MS are Northwest Rankin Middle School, Brandon Middle School and Mclaurin Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rankin County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Rankin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rankin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Rankin Middle 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
| 1,375 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon Middle 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
| 1,153 students
Rank: #33.
Mclaurin Attendance Center
(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
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Pisgah High 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
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Florence Middle 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
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Puckett Attendance Center
(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
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Pearl Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #88.
Pelahatchie Attendance Center
(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
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Richland High 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
| 771 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rankin County Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rankin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Hudspeth Center Drive, Hwy
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6310
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6310
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
3550 Hwy 468 West, Building 25
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
450 Vine Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Grades: 3-4
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rankin County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rankin County, MS include Northwest Rankin Middle School, Brandon Middle School and Mclaurin Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Rankin County?
10 public middle schools are located in Rankin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County?
Rankin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Rankin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rankin County include: Northwest Rankin Middle School vs. Brandon Middle School, Brandon Middle School vs. Northwest Rankin Middle School, Pelahatchie Attendance Center vs. Pisgah High School
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