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PETAL SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
5
Schools
4,392
Students
$10,400
Per-Pupil Spend
-28% nat'l
99.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PETAL SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 4,392 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,400 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PETAL ELEMENTARY03–04634
PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–021,096
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08745
PETAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL05–06629
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PETAL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,288
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,400-28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
30%
State
51.0%
Local (property tax)
30.0%
Federal
19.0%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
4,392
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,400, spending is 28% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PETAL SCHOOL DIST?
PETAL SCHOOL DIST has 5 public schools, serving a total of 4,392 students.
What is the graduation rate for PETAL SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PETAL SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
PETAL SCHOOL DIST spends $10,400 per pupil — 28% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PETAL SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in PETAL SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PETAL SCHOOL DIST?
No, PETAL SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PETAL SCHOOL DIST serve?
PETAL SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PETAL SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in PETAL SCHOOL DIST is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.