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#525 of 863 schools in MS
Richland High School
High School · Rankin Co School Dist · Richland, MS
A Rankin Co School Dist high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
1202 Highway 49 South, Richland, MS 39218
- Math 56% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richland High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richland 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,095/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richland), 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
$63,103
Median home value
$135,100
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 741 | Compare → |
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| 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 → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rankin Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Richland High School is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland High School
Richland High School is a public high school in Richland, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 771 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland High School
What grades does Richland High School serve?
Richland High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Richland High School?
Richland High School has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland High School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland High School rank in MS?
Richland High School ranks #525 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Richland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Richland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richland High School a charter school?
No, Richland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland High School a Title I school?
No, Richland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland High School?
73.4% of students at Richland 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
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (601) 939-5144
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 39218)
- 6,786
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 39218; 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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