Rankin County Public Schools
Rankin County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
34
public schools
Total Enrollment
22,946
students
School Districts
3
districts
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.
Rankin County has 3 district entries. RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 28 schools.
School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Brandon has the most listed schools, with 11 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 19 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
3 School Districts in Rankin County
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUDSPETH CENTER ADMINISTRATION
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 34 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Flowood, 39232Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,898 |
| BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Brandon, 39042Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,648 |
| NORTHWEST RANKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Flowood, 39232Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,374 |
| PEARL HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PEARL, 39208Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,262 |
| BRANDON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Brandon, 39042Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,193 |
| PEARL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PEARL, 39208Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,001 |
| RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Richland, 39218Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 807 |
| ROUSE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Brandon, 39042Suburb: Large | PK–1 | Primary | 797 |
| PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PEARL, 39208Suburb: Large | PK–1 | Primary | 782 |
| STONEBRIDGE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Brandon, 39042Rural: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 768 |
| BRANDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Brandon, 39042Suburb: Large | 4–5 | Primary | 741 |
| FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Florence, 39073Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 719 |
| FLORENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Florence, 39073Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 601 |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PEARL, 39208Suburb: Large | 2–3 | Primary | 586 |
| PEARL UPPER SCHOOL | Listed only | PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PEARL, 39208Suburb: Large | 4–5 | Primary | 585 |
| MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | FLORENCE, 39073Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 581 |
| STEEN'S CREEK ELEMENTARY | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Florence, 39073Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 581 |
| HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Brandon, 39047Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 577 |
| NORTHSHORE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Brandon, 39047Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 551 |
| FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST | Florence, 39073Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 542 |
NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Flowood, 39232 / Suburb: Large
BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Brandon, 39042 / Rural: Fringe
NORTHWEST RANKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Flowood, 39232 / Rural: Fringe
PEARL HIGH SCHOOL
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large
BRANDON MIDDLE SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Brandon, 39042 / Suburb: Large
PEARL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Richland, 39218 / Suburb: Large
ROUSE ELEMENTARY
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Brandon, 39042 / Suburb: Large
PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large
STONEBRIDGE ELEMENTARY
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Brandon, 39042 / Rural: Fringe
BRANDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Brandon, 39042 / Suburb: Large
FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Florence, 39073 / Rural: Fringe
FLORENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Florence, 39073 / Suburb: Large
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large
PEARL UPPER SCHOOL
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
PEARL, 39208 / Suburb: Large
MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
FLORENCE, 39073 / Rural: Fringe
STEEN'S CREEK ELEMENTARY
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Florence, 39073 / Rural: Fringe
HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Brandon, 39047 / Suburb: Large
NORTHSHORE ELEMENTARY
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Brandon, 39047 / Rural: Fringe
FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Florence, 39073 / Rural: Fringe
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.
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.