For the 2026 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 Northwest High School, Pearl High School and Pisgah 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 62% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), 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 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rankin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5875 Hwy 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pearl High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Pirates Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Gr: 9-13 | 1,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Tori Bowie Lane
Sandhill, MS 39161
(601) 829-1138
Sandhill, MS 39161
(601) 829-1138
Gr: 7-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Brandon High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3090 Hwy 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Mclaurin High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Gr: 7-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Puckett High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6382 Highway 18, Po Box 41
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-5742
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-5742
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Florence High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Hwy 469 N.
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Richland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Pelahatchie High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Brooks Street, Po Box 570
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Gr: 7-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Gr: K-12
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 Northwest High School, Pearl High School and Pisgah 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 57% (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 High School vs. Brandon High School, Pearl High School vs. Brandon High School, Richland High School vs. Florence High School
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