Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Pisgah High School

Public Grades 7-12

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 91% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Pisgah High School is a public high school located in Brandon, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 483 students. It is part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pisgah High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores, with 82.7% of 7th graders proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to 70.9% for the Rankin County School District and 55.5% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.9% to 95.4% over the past few years, which are above the state and district averages. However, Pisgah High School has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district, ranging from 13.4% to 23.9% in recent years, which is an area the school may want to focus on improving.

When comparing Pisgah High School to the nearby schools in the Rankin County School District, such as Brandon High School and Pelahatchie Attendance Center, Pisgah High School generally outperforms them in MAAP test scores across various subjects and grade levels. However, Pisgah High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.65% to 99.31% in recent years, compared to the other Rankin County high schools, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population.

482

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,618

Per pupil spending ?

41.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

115 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047

(601) 829-1138

District: Rankin County School District

Feeder schools for Pisgah High School:

Elementary:

Pisgah Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

African American:

11.4%

Two or more races:

3.7%

See top rated Mississippi high schools

Compare Pisgah High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (66% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Mississippi high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg65%

Mississippi avg54%

Middle school

25^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

22^nd of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8High Schools in the Rankin County School District

22^nd of 130Rankin County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	86.2	25 of 266	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	86.4	28 of 264	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	85.4	29 of 243	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	47 of 257	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	84.9	32 of 257	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.2	73 of 264	72.3%	★★★★☆
2018	58.0	108 of 252	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.6	67 of 272	75.4%	★★★★☆
2016	64.0	88 of 260	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.9	61 of 266	77.1%	★★★★☆
2014	76.9	48 of 264	81.8%	★★★★☆
2013	78.1	50 of 269	81.4%	★★★★☆
2012	66.1	91 of 270	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.9	135 of 264	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	86.2	22 of 255	91.4%	★★★★★
2009	89.5	17 of 247	93.1%	★★★★★
2008	80.8	36 of 244	85.2%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	84.4	22 of 232	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	68.3	71 of 228	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	78 of 226	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.6	61 of 228	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	75.5	44 of 231	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	42.7	133 of 233	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.2	76 of 233	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.2	104 of 237	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	75.1	37 of 231	84.0%	★★★★☆
2015	71.0	41 of 226	81.9%	★★★★☆
2014	71.1	46 of 236	80.5%	★★★★☆
2013	81.8	21 of 238	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	87.6	4 of 241	98.3%	★★★★★
2011	66.2	69 of 244	71.7%	★★★★☆
2010	74.3	40 of 235	83.0%	★★★★☆
2009	85.3	2 of 235	99.1%	★★★★★
2008	81.0	13 of 235	94.5%	★★★★★
2007	74.7	40 of 232	82.8%	★★★★☆
2006	67.7	72 of 232	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.1	52 of 232	77.6%	★★★★☆
2004	67.6	69 of 232	70.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I85%+18 vs state

U.S. History182%+13 vs state

Mathematics73%+22 vs state

Biology68%+6 vs state

Science65%+10 vs state

English II64%+15 vs state

English Language Arts55%+16 vs state

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Pisgah High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Pisgah High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Pisgah High School	Public	7-12	115 Tori Bowie Lane	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 829-1138	482	40	11.9	41.9%	402 (83.4%)	55 (11.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	84.4	22^nd of 232 public high schools	90.5%		68.3	71^st of 228 public high schools	68.9%	49	50.6	60.0	82.7	63.8	85.4	64.5	65.0	67.5	82.4	$13,618
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	5875 Hwy 25	Flowood	39232	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-2242	1,855	125	14.8	32.1%	957 (51.6%)	635 (34.2%)	92 (5.0%)	68 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (5.5%)	80.3	41^st of 232 public high schools	82.3%		78.8	37^th of 228 public high schools	83.8%	4					70.9	65.7		67.7	90.9	$10,770
Canton High School	Public	9-12	634 Finney Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-5325	884	50	17.6	101.7%	1 (0.1%)	698 (79.0%)	145 (16.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.2%)	20.5	183^rd of 232 public high schools	21.1%		6.2	222^nd of 228 public high schools	2.6%	39					56.3	32.7		42.1	49.8	$13,252
Pelahatchie High School	Public	7-12	213 Brooks Street	Pelahatchie	39145	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 854-8135	336	39	8.6	61.3%	224 (66.7%)	75 (22.3%)	22 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	40.1	144^th of 232 public high schools	37.9%		43.2	135^th of 228 public high schools	40.8%	9	29.4	37.2	56.9	27.5	43.8	41.1	44.0	84.3	81.8	$16,018
Canton Career Center	Public	10-12	487 North Union Extension	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 859-3984	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Madison County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	379 Calhoun Station Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 859-6847	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Germantown High School	Public	9-12	409 Calhoun Station Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 859-6150	1,411	96	14.7	25.9%	759 (53.8%)	546 (38.7%)	33 (2.3%)	49 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	21 (1.5%)	83.5	29^th of 232 public high schools	87.5%		78.1	41^st of 228 public high schools	82.0%	12					77.5	68.2		71.7	83.5	$13,546
Morton High School	Public	9-12	238 East Fourth Avenue	Morton	39117	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 732-8086	476	31	15.6	99.4%	144 (30.3%)	130 (27.3%)	175 (36.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	46.3	127^th of 232 public high schools	45.3%		17.7	192^nd of 228 public high schools	15.8%	65					55.7	47.0		54.9	53.5	$10,843
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	586 Sunnybrook Road	Ridgeland	39157	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 898-5023	995	77	12.8	71.3%	59 (5.9%)	672 (67.5%)	212 (21.3%)	27 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.4%)	53.9	112^th of 232 public high schools	51.7%		40.8	140^th of 228 public high schools	38.6%	28					65.4	50.8		52.6	67.2	$14,931
Madison Central High School	Public	10-12	1417 Highland Colony Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-7121	1,260	96	13.1	22.1%	727 (57.7%)	363 (28.8%)	42 (3.3%)	103 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.9%)	86.7	18^th of 232 public high schools	92.2%		82.8	22^nd of 228 public high schools	90.4%	4					44.6	70.4		23.2	89.3	$15,373

Frequently Asked Questions about Pisgah High School

How many students attend Pisgah High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 482 students attended Pisgah High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pisgah High School?

Students at Pisgah High School are 83% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Pisgah High School?

Pisgah High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pisgah Elementary

What district is Pisgah High School in?

Rankin County School District

Is Pisgah High School a good school?

Yes. Pisgah High School ranks in the top 9.5% of Mississippi high schools.

Rate Pisgah High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MSMississippi High School Rankings

MSMississippi District Rankings

Schools in Brandon, MS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Pisgah High School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.