Petal Elementary

Petal Elementary serves 631 students in grades 3 and 4, operating as a specialized school within Mississippi's public education system. With 48 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a favorable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio, the school provides focused attention during these crucial foundational years. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranking an impressive 44th out of 865 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile.

Students achieve strong results across core subjects, with 70% reaching proficiency or above in mathematics and 63% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. This academic excellence has earned the school a 9.2 out of 10 academic score. Petal Elementary draws students from a stable suburban community where the median household income reaches $67,971 and median home values average $156,100.

The surrounding neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 12.8%, with 25% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. This economic stability within the ZIP code's population of 23,008 creates a supportive environment for student learning. The school's location on Highway 42 East places it at the heart of Petal's small suburban setting in Forrest County, where families value educational achievement and community connection.