For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,585 students in Petal, MS. The top ranked public elementary schools in Petal, MS are Petal Elementary School, Petal Upper Elementary School and Runnelstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petal, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petal have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Petal, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petal Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1179 Hwy 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
Grades: 3-4
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Petal Upper Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Hillcrest Loop
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Grades: 5-6
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
Runnelstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9214 Highway 42
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
60 Herrington Road
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Grades: PK-2
| 1,089 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Petal, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Petal, MS include Petal Elementary School, Petal Upper Elementary School and Runnelstown Elementary School. Petal has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petal?
4 public elementary schools are located in Petal.
What is the racial composition of students in Petal?
Petal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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