Pisgah High School is a conjoined middle and high school located in Sandhill, Mississippi, United States, with a Brandon postal address. It is part of the Rankin County School District as a 2A school. As of 2017, it had over 380 students. The principal is Craig Yates.
Serving 483 students in grades 7-12, Pisgah High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pisgah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pisgah High School's student population of 483 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pisgah High School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pisgah High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
12%
47%
White
84%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pisgah High School's ranking?
Pisgah High School is ranked #157 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pisgah High School often compared to?
Pisgah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pelahatchie Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pisgah High School?
The graduation rate of Pisgah High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
483 students attend Pisgah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pisgah High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pisgah High School offer ?
Pisgah High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pisgah High School part of?
Pisgah High School is part of Rankin Co School District.
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