For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,504 students in Rankin County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rankin County, MS are Northwest Rankin Middle School, Pisgah High School and Florence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rankin County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Rankin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Rankin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Rankin Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Paw Print Place
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Gr: 6-8 | 1,375 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2825
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2825
Gr: 7-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Beverly Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 South College St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Gr: 6-8 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Mclaurin Attendance Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Puckett Attendance Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6382 Highway 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-5742
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-5742
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Richland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Gr: 7-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Pelahatchie Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Pearl Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Rankin County Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Gr: K-12
Rankin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hudspeth Center Drive, Hwy
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6310
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6310
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3550 Hwy 468 West, Building 25
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
450 Vine Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Gr: 3-4 | 498 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rankin County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rankin County, MS include Northwest Rankin Middle School, Pisgah High School and Florence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rankin County?
10 public middle schools are located in Rankin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County?
Rankin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Rankin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rankin County include: Northwest Rankin Middle School vs. Brandon Middle School, Brandon Middle School vs. Northwest Rankin Middle School, Pelahatchie Attendance Center vs. Pisgah High School
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