For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,013 students in Rankin County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Rankin County, MS are Pearl High School, Brandon High School and Northwest Rankin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rankin County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Rankin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Rankin County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pearl High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Rankin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Pirates Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon High 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
| 1,645 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Rankin High 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
| 1,894 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #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.
Florence High 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
| 741 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 high schools in Rankin County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Rankin County, MS include Pearl High School, Brandon High School and Northwest Rankin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rankin County?
10 public high schools are located in Rankin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County?
Rankin County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Rankin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rankin County include: Northwest Rankin High School vs. Brandon High School, Pearl High School vs. Brandon High School, Richland High School vs. Florence High School
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