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Rankin County Public Schools

Rankin County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

34

public schools

Total Enrollment

22,946

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Rankin County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Rankin County has 3 district entries. RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 28 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Brandon has the most listed schools, with 11 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 19 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

34

in Rankin County

Reported Enrollment

22,946

34 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary19
Middle4
High9
Other2

3 School Districts in Rankin County

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

28 schools
18,720 students

PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools
4,216 students

HUDSPETH CENTER ADMINISTRATION

1 school
10 students

34 Public Schools in Rankin County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 34 matching schools

NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Flowood, 39232 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,898 students

BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Brandon, 39042 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,648 students

NORTHWEST RANKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Flowood, 39232 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,374 students

PEARL HIGH SCHOOL

PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,262 students

BRANDON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Brandon, 39042 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,193 students

PEARL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,001 students

RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Richland, 39218 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–12High807 students

ROUSE ELEMENTARY

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Brandon, 39042 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–1Primary797 students

PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–1Primary782 students

STONEBRIDGE ELEMENTARY

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Brandon, 39042 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only2–3Primary768 students

BRANDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Brandon, 39042 / Suburb: Large

Listed only4–5Primary741 students

FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Florence, 39073 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High719 students

FLORENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Florence, 39073 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle601 students

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large

Listed only2–3Primary586 students

PEARL UPPER SCHOOL

PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large

Listed only4–5Primary585 students

MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

FLORENCE, 39073 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary581 students

STEEN'S CREEK ELEMENTARY

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Florence, 39073 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary581 students

HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Brandon, 39047 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary577 students

NORTHSHORE ELEMENTARY

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Brandon, 39047 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary551 students

FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Florence, 39073 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary542 students

Rankin County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Rankin County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Rankin County public school directory?

The directory lists 34 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Rankin County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Rankin County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Rankin County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Rankin County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Rankin County Education OverviewCounty school score: 46/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.