Serving 348 students in grades 7-12, Pelahatchie Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelahatchie Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pelahatchie Attendance Center's student population of 348 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Pelahatchie Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelahatchie Attendance Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
23%
47%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelahatchie Attendance Center's ranking?
Pelahatchie Attendance Center is ranked #391 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pelahatchie Attendance Center often compared to?
Pelahatchie Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pelahatchie Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Pelahatchie Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pelahatchie Attendance Center?
348 students attend Pelahatchie Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pelahatchie Attendance Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelahatchie Attendance Center?
Pelahatchie Attendance Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pelahatchie Attendance Center offer ?
Pelahatchie Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelahatchie Attendance Center part of?
Pelahatchie Attendance Center is part of Rankin Co School District.
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