Serving 1,233 students in grades 9-12, Petal High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petal High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Petal High School's student population of 1,233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Petal High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petal High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
19%
47%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petal High School's ranking?
Petal High School is ranked #50 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Petal High School often compared to?
Petal High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petal High School?
The graduation rate of Petal High School is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Petal High School?
1,233 students attend Petal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Petal High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petal High School?
Petal High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petal High School offer ?
Petal High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Petal High School part of?
Petal High School is part of Petal School Dist School District.
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