| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin County School District | Brandon | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 18,720 | 28 | — | 9 |
| Pearl Public School District | Pearl | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 4,216 | 5 | — | 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 5.4/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Rankin County, Mississippi
Rankin County has 2 public school districts covering 10 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Rankin County, MS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Rankin County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Rankin County, MS?
Of the districts serving Rankin County, Rankin County School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.