Rankin Co School Dist School District
School District · Brandon, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
27
16 elem, 3 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
27
16 elem, 3 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#36 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,323
$1,289 vs Mississippi median
District size
18,485 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
About Rankin Co School Dist
Rankin Co School Dist is a Brandon, Mississippi school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 18,485 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $11,323 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Rankin Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mclaurin Attendance Center, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Rankin Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 60.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rankin Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rankin Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Rankin Co School Dist
27 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Brandon
- Total Enrollment
- 18,485
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,444
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Rankin Co School Dist has 27 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rankin Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Rankin Co School Dist is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rankin Co School Dist?
Rankin Co School Dist spends $11,323 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rankin Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rankin Co School Dist is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rankin Co School Dist?
Mclaurin Attendance Center is the highest-rated school in Rankin Co School Dist with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Rankin Co School Dist?
Across schools in Rankin Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rankin Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Rankin Co School Dist has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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