Very Good
#319 of 863 schools in MS
Top 37% in state
Petal High School
High School · Petal School Dist · Petal, MS
A Petal School Dist high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1145 HIGHWAY 42 E, Petal, MS 39465
- Math 82% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Petal High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Petal 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petal), 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
$73,785
Median home value
$166,300
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Petal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Petal High School is listed in PETAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petal High School
Petal High School is a public high school in Petal, MS, part of Petal School Dist, serving approximately 1,335 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petal High School
What grades does Petal High School serve?
Petal High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Petal High School?
Petal High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petal High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petal High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petal High School rank in MS?
Petal High School ranks #319 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Petal High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Petal High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Petal High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Petal High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Petal High School a charter school?
No, Petal High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petal High School a Title I school?
No, Petal High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petal High School?
53.7% of students at Petal 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
- 1,335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Forrest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (601) 583-3538
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39465)
- 23,122
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 39465; 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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