For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 680 students in Petal, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Petal, MS is Petal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petal, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Petal have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Petal, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petal Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 East Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-6301
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-6301
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Petal, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Petal, MS include Petal Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Petal?
1 public middle schools are located in Petal.
What is the racial composition of students in Petal?
Petal public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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