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Puckett Elementary

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Puckett Elementary ranks 40 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

40^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Puckett Elementary is a small, rural PK–6 school in Puckett, Mississippi, serving 351 students as part of the Rankin County School District. The school has climbed steadily from the 64th percentile in 2016–17 to an impressive 40th out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools in 2025–26, landing in the 89th percentile with a 4-star rating. That upward trajectory over nearly a decade shows this isn't a one-year fluke — it's a school that keeps getting better.

Academically, Puckett Elementary beats state averages in nearly every subject and grade tested. In 6th grade math, 81.3% of students are proficient compared to 52.7% statewide, and in 5th grade science, 88.6% are proficient versus 71.5% statewide. When compared to nearby full PK–6 schools, Puckett is the clear leader — ranking above McLaurin Elementary (53rd), Pelahatchie Elementary (149th), Raleigh Elementary School (209th), Morton Elementary School (292nd), Mendenhall Elementary School (296th), and Magee Elementary School (317th). The school also has a notably low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.9% — about half the state average — and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7, meaning smaller class sizes and more individual attention.

The one area that stands out as a challenge is 4th grade math, where only 52% of students are proficient — well below the district's 70.1% — even though 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade math scores are all strong. This appears to be an isolated transition issue rather than a school-wide trend. Puckett serves a more economically mixed population (43.6% free/reduced lunch) than many neighboring rural schools, and it benefits from being part of one of Mississippi's top districts. Even within the Rankin County School District, which ranks in the 81st percentile statewide, Puckett outperforms most similar schools. For parents, this is a small rural school that delivers big results.

351

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,282

Per pupil spending ?

43.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151

(601) 825-6140

District: Rankin County School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.1%

African American:

14.8%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 64th percentile in 2017 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (70% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Mississippi elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2017

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg69%

Mississippi avg53%

40^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 25 pts since 2017

From top 36% (2017) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 12Elementary 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	40 of 377	89.4%	★★★★☆
2025	83.7	49 of 383	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	71 of 390	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	65 of 377	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	70 of 382	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	92 of 381	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	66.8	124 of 397	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.5	103 of 404	74.5%	★★★★☆
2017	62.3	145 of 406	64.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science89%+17 vs state

Mathematics69%+18 vs state

English Language Arts68%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Science (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	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 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Puckett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6382 Hwy 18	Puckett	39151	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 825-6140	351	28	12.7	43.6%	281 (80.1%)	52 (14.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	85.4	40^th of 377 public elementary schools	89.4%		83.7	49^th of 383 public elementary schools	87.2%	9	64.1	74.0	72.7	60.4	69.2	52.0	72.7	81.3	88.6	$12,282
Mendenhall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	814 East Street	Mendenhall	39114	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 847-2621	598	37	16.1	86.6%	273 (45.7%)	292 (48.8%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	26.2	296^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.5%		26.9	292^nd of 383 public elementary schools	23.8%	4	30.6	50.8	41.6	27.6	41.1	37.0	27.3	30.1	62.4	$11,389
Magee Elementary School	Public	K-5	1035 Goodwater Rd NW	Magee	39111	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 849-3601	525	31	17.0	92.0%	144 (27.4%)	317 (60.4%)	32 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.9%)	21.4	317^th of 377 public elementary schools	15.9%		22.1	319^th of 383 public elementary schools	16.7%	2	27.1	26.7	36.2		41.9	33.8	37.6		53.6	$11,172
McLaurin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2693 Star Rd.	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 845-2127	504	40	12.7	75.2%	352 (69.8%)	71 (14.1%)	35 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.9%)	82.1	53^rd of 377 public elementary schools	85.9%		75.6	79^th of 383 public elementary schools	79.4%	26	63.2	63.3	69.4	60.3	54.4	69.6	77.4	64.1	87.1	$12,097
Stonebridge Elementary	Public	2-3	115 StoneBridge Blvd	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 824-3287	742	49	15.1	42.3%	394 (53.1%)	254 (34.2%)	35 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.5%)								(n/a)	54.6				54.4					$10,444
Raleigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	201 White Oak Avenue	Raleigh	39153	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 782-9507	649	39	16.6	69.0%	487 (75.0%)	141 (21.7%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	46	209^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.6%		51.6	188^th of 383 public elementary schools	50.9%	21	35.4	40.6	44.3	44.3	39.1	50.0	48.1	67.0	72.1	$8,617
Pelahatchie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	213-B Brooks St.	Pelahatchie	39145	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 854-8060	385	31	12.5	70.6%	259 (67.3%)	75 (19.5%)	23 (6.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)	59.3	149^th of 377 public elementary schools	60.5%		54.8	174^th of 383 public elementary schools	54.6%	25	44.6	52.2	62.9	42.6	42.9	54.6	57.4	55.3	79.7	$12,220
Brandon Elementary	Public	4-5	125 Overby Street	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-4706	743	49	15.0	40.6%	436 (58.7%)	225 (30.3%)	30 (4.0%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.7%)	90.2	26^th of 377 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.9	31^st of 383 public elementary schools	91.9%	5		67.9	73.6			71.4	73.3		90.7	$10,688
Rouse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	151 Boyce-Thompson Dr	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-5437	798	50	16.0	40.7%	457 (57.3%)	258 (32.3%)	36 (4.5%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$11,473
Steens Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Hwy 469 N	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-5724	582	34	16.9	48.5%	482 (82.8%)	61 (10.5%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (5.0%)								(n/a)										$11,358

Frequently Asked Questions about Puckett Elementary

What district is Puckett Elementary in?

Rankin County School District

Is Puckett Elementary a good school?

Puckett Elementary ranks 40^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Puckett Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 351 students attended Puckett Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Puckett Elementary?

Students at Puckett Elementary are 80% White, 15% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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