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Pisgah High School

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Pisgah High School ranks 42 nd of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

42^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 81% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Pisgah High School is a small public school in Brandon, MS, serving 482 students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the Rankin County School District. Pisgah holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 81st percentile of Mississippi high schools, making it a strong academic option in the region despite its modest size and a higher poverty rate than some nearby schools.

Pisgah’s standout strength is mathematics, with proficiency rates far exceeding district and state averages at every level: 84.9% of 7th graders and 71.4% of 8th graders are proficient in math, and 85% pass Algebra I—well ahead of Brandon High School (57.3%) and Northwest High School (58.6%). Science is also a growing strength, with Biology proficiency climbing from 46.3% to 69.8% over three years. Another major advantage is attendance: Pisgah’s chronic absenteeism rate is just 13.4%, compared to 42.3% at Madison Central High School and 46.3% at Ridgeland High School. Notably, Pisgah outperforms larger Rankin County schools despite serving a student population with higher economic need, suggesting its 7–12 structure and school climate support strong outcomes.

ELA remains the area to watch, with 7th and 8th grade reading scores slightly below the district average, though English II is competitive. The school’s graduation rate is solid at 94.4%, and its statewide ranking has risen sharply since 2019, from 133rd to 42nd, though with some year-to-year volatility. For parents seeking a school with excellent math and science instruction, high attendance, and a supportive small-school environment, Pisgah stands out as a top-tier choice in the Brandon area.

482

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,618

Per pupil spending ?

41.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

115 Tori Bowie Lane
Sandhill, MS 39161

(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%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (66% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Mississippi high schools

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg61%

Mississippi avg53%

Middle school

36^th of 260

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

42^nd of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

25^th of 134Rankin 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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	36 of 260	86.2%	★★★★☆
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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	74.6	42 of 224	81.3%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I85%+19 vs state

Mathematics78%+24 vs state

Science73%+15 vs state

Biology70%+7 vs state

English II55%+6 vs state

English Language Arts43%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)		MAAP Mathematics (2026)		MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Total
Pisgah High School	Public	7-12	115 Tori Bowie Lane	Sandhill	39161	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%)	74.6	42^nd of 224 public high schools	81.3%		84.4	22^nd of 232 public high schools	90.5%	20	39.6	46.4	84.9	71.4	85.0	55.1	72.6	69.8	$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%)	62.8	82^nd of 224 public high schools	63.4%		80.3	41^st of 232 public high schools	82.3%	41					58.6	55.4		73.2	$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%)	8.3	211^th of 224 public high schools	5.8%		20.5	183^rd of 232 public high schools	21.1%	28					28.2	34.7		29.0	$13,252
Pelahatchie High School	Public	7-12	213 Brooke 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%)	36.2	145^th of 224 public high schools	35.3%		40.1	144^th of 232 public high schools	37.9%	1	29.5	28.9	54.5	38.5	28.6	38.1	59.6	76.3	$16,018
Canton Career Center	Public	8-12	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	8-12	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%)	72.9	48^th of 224 public high schools	78.6%		83.5	29^th of 232 public high schools	87.5%	19					77.1	60.1		65.6	$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%)	21.8	178^th of 224 public high schools	20.5%		46.3	127^th of 232 public high schools	45.3%	51					53.1	32.8		47.0	$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%)	38.3	140^th of 224 public high schools	37.5%		53.9	112^th of 232 public high schools	51.7%	28					58.8	44.6		52.7	$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%)	91.3	4^th of 224 public high schools	98.2%		86.7	18^th of 232 public high schools	92.2%	14					51.7	76.2		45.5	$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 district is Pisgah High School in?

Rankin County School District

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

Is Pisgah High School a good school?

Pisgah High School ranks 42^nd of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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