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 482 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 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Pisgah High School serves the northern part of Sandhill, MS, covering an area of approximately 132.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and some traveling up to 10.3 miles.
- 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 482 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange Blue Purple Green Light Blue Dark Blue
School Mascot
Dragon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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 High School 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 89.4%.
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
482 students attend Pisgah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pisgah High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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 County School District.
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