For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,335 students in Petal, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Petal, MS is Petal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petal, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Petal have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Petal, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petal High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Petal, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petal High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Petal, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Petal, MS include Petal High School.
How many public high schools are located in Petal?
1 public high schools are located in Petal.
What is the racial composition of students in Petal?
Petal public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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