| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin County School District | Brandon | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 18,720 | 28 | PK–12 | 10 |
| Pearl Public School District | Pearl | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 4,216 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Rankin County compares
Together they enroll 22,936 students across 33 schools. The largest is Rankin County School District with 18,720 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Rankin County, Mississippi
Rankin County has 2 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rankin County is Rankin County School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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