Summary:
The city of Richland, Mississippi is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Richland Upper Elementary and Richland Elementary School) and one high school (Richland High School). These schools serve students in the Rankin County School District.
Richland High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 79th out of 226 Mississippi high schools in 2022-2023 with a 3-star rating. The school boasts a relatively high graduation rate of 89.4% and strong performance on MAAP assessments, often exceeding state and district averages in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Richland Upper Elementary is another standout, ranking 148th out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools and impressing with its MAAP proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades.
While the schools in Richland generally perform better than the state averages, they often lag behind the Rankin County School District averages. Additionally, all three schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may impact student learning and achievement. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the schools also suggests a need to address socioeconomic factors that may be influencing student performance.
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