Summary:
Brandon, Mississippi is home to a single middle school—Brandon Middle School—serving grades 6 through 8 as part of the Rankin County School District, with an enrollment of 1,155 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.
Brandon Middle School is an elite school by any measure, ranking in the top 5% of Mississippi middle schools with a 5-star rating and improving its position each year, moving from #18 (93rd percentile) to #11 (96th percentile) over three years. Its greatest strength is mathematics: 8th grade math proficiency reached 84.1% in 2025-2026 compared to 51.4% statewide, while Algebra I End-of-Course proficiency has been a perfect 100% in both reported years, far exceeding the state average of roughly 65-67%. That said, the school outperforms its district and state across every subject and grade level. In 8th grade math, the school's 84.1% proficiency rate is 22.4 percentage points higher than the district's 61.7%. Even in English Language Arts, where there is more grade-level variability—7th grade dipped from 57.4% to 50.8% proficient year-over-year—the school still beats the district and state. Science proficiency also improved significantly, rising from 70.7% to 79.6%.
Several factors help explain this success. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at just 9.0%, compared to 13.7% for the district and 23.9% statewide, ensuring students are in class to learn. The school also serves a substantial economically disadvantaged population—37.49% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—yet still achieves top state rankings, indicating strong support systems and effective instruction. With low absenteeism, exceptional math outcomes, and consistent outperformance of an already strong district, Brandon Middle School offers an excellent academic environment for families in the area.
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