Excellent
#40 of 863 schools in MS
Top 5% in state
Brandon Middle School
Middle School · Rankin Co School Dist · Brandon, MS
A Rankin Co School Dist middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
408 South College St., Brandon, MS 39042
- Math 82% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brandon Middle School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brandon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average463/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brandon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,780
Median home value
$249,200
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 575 | Compare → |
| Northwest Rankin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rankin Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #4 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brandon Middle School is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brandon Middle School
Brandon Middle School is a public middle school in Brandon, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,153 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brandon Middle School
What grades does Brandon Middle School serve?
Brandon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brandon Middle School?
Brandon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brandon Middle School rank in MS?
Brandon Middle School ranks #40 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Brandon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brandon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brandon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brandon Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brandon Middle School a charter school?
No, Brandon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brandon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Brandon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brandon Middle School?
39.3% of students at Brandon Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (601) 825-5998
- Area population (ZIP 39042)
- 37,906
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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