Very Good
#230 of 863 schools in MS
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Petal Primary School
Elementary School · Petal School Dist · Petal, MS
A Petal School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
60 Herrington Road, Petal, MS 39465
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Petal Primary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street StationPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Petal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Primary School is listed in PETAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petal Primary School
Petal Primary School is a public elementary school in Petal, MS, part of Petal School Dist, serving approximately 1,089 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petal Primary School
What grades does Petal Primary School serve?
Petal Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Petal Primary School?
Petal Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,089 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petal Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petal Primary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petal Primary School rank in MS?
Petal Primary School ranks #230 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Petal Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Petal Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Petal Primary School a charter school?
No, Petal Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petal Primary School a Title I school?
No, Petal Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petal Primary School?
65.2% of students at Petal Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Forrest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (601) 554-7244
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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