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#108 of 863 schools in MS

Top 12% in state

Pisgah High School

High School · Rankin Co School Dist · Brandon, MS

A Rankin Co School Dist high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

115 Tori Bowie Lane, Brandon, MS 39047

  • Math 77% vs MS 57% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs MS 43% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.4% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$11,323
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Pisgah High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency77%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
77%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pisgah 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average463/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brandon), 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

$93,114

Median home value

$265,300

Median rent

$1,491/mo

College educated

45.4%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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 →
Northwest Rankin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–12Not available1,894Compare →
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
#10 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

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

About Pisgah High School

Pisgah High School is a public high school in Brandon, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 483 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pisgah High School

What grades does Pisgah High School serve?

Pisgah High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Pisgah High School?

Pisgah High School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pisgah High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pisgah High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pisgah High School rank in MS?

Pisgah High School ranks #108 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Pisgah High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pisgah High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Pisgah High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pisgah High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pisgah High School a charter school?

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

Is Pisgah High School a Title I school?

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

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

42.7% of students at Pisgah 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rankin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 39047)
40,866
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
38
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 39047; 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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