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RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
28
Schools
18,720
Students
$12,330
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
89.6%
Graduation Rate
+3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 18,720 students across 28 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,330 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 38/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (28)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRANDON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,193
FLORENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08601
NORTHWEST RANKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,374
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,648
FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL09–12719
MCLAURIN ATTENDANCE CENTER07–12504
NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL09–121,898
PELAHATCHIE ATTENDANCE CENTER07–12366
PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL07–12435
PUCKETT ATTENDANCE CENTER07–12342
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL07–12807
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RANKIN COUNTY LEARNING CENTERKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,330-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
42%
State
43.6%
Local (property tax)
42.5%
Federal
13.9%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
18,720
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.6%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.6% graduation rate — 3.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 28 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
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 RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST?
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST has 28 public schools, serving a total of 18,720 students.
What is the graduation rate for RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST spends $12,330 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST is 38/100. 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.