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#631 of 863 schools in MS
Pelahatchie Attendance Center
High School · Rankin Co School Dist · Pelahatchie, MS
A Rankin Co School Dist high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 569, Pelahatchie, MS 39145
- Math 43% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pelahatchie Attendance Center score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pelahatchie Attendance Center 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,502
Median home value
$172,200
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,645 | Compare → |
| Mclaurin Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–12 | Not available | 503 | Compare → |
| Northwest Rankin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,894 | Compare → |
| Pisgah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–12 | Not available | 483 | 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
- #27 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
Pelahatchie Attendance Center is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pelahatchie Attendance Center
Pelahatchie Attendance Center is a public high school in Pelahatchie, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 348 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pelahatchie Attendance Center
What grades does Pelahatchie Attendance Center serve?
Pelahatchie Attendance Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pelahatchie Attendance Center?
Pelahatchie Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelahatchie Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelahatchie Attendance Center is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pelahatchie Attendance Center rank in MS?
Pelahatchie Attendance Center ranks #631 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pelahatchie Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pelahatchie Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Pelahatchie Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pelahatchie Attendance Center has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pelahatchie Attendance Center a charter school?
No, Pelahatchie Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pelahatchie Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, Pelahatchie Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pelahatchie Attendance Center?
64.4% of students at Pelahatchie Attendance Center 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (601) 854-8135
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39145)
- 5,094
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 39145; 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
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