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#479 of 863 schools in MS

Northwest Rankin High School

High School · Rankin Co School Dist · Flowood, MS

A Rankin Co School Dist high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5805 Highway 25, Flowood, MS 39232

  • Math 71% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 66% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.7% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)75% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation20.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$11,323
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Northwest Rankin High School score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northwest Rankin High 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,389

Median home value

$293,000

Median rent

$1,412/mo

College educated

50.9%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
20.6% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brandon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available1,645Compare →
Mclaurin Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified8.57–12Not available503Compare →
Pisgah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.27–12Not available483Compare →
Puckett Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified7.17–12Not available348Compare →

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
#23 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

Northwest Rankin High School is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northwest Rankin High School

Northwest Rankin High School is a public high school in Flowood, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,894 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northwest Rankin High School

What grades does Northwest Rankin High School serve?

Northwest Rankin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northwest Rankin High School?

Northwest Rankin High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,894 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northwest Rankin High School rank in MS?

Northwest Rankin High School ranks #479 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Northwest Rankin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northwest Rankin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Northwest Rankin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Rankin High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northwest Rankin High School a charter school?

No, Northwest Rankin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northwest Rankin High School a Title I school?

No, Northwest Rankin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Rankin High School?

32.5% of students at Northwest Rankin High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,894
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rankin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 39232)
9,324
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
36
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 39232; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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