Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 39151 (Puckett, MS) – Puckett Elementary (PK–6) and Puckett High School (7–12) – are both part of the Rankin County School District and share a single campus, serving roughly 694 students in a PK–12 feeder pattern.
Puckett Elementary is the clear standout in this area. It earned 4 stars and ranked 40th out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools in 2025–2026, placing it in the top 11% statewide. Its performance has steadily improved over the past three years, and it outperforms both the district and state in nearly every tested subject. The one notable exception is 4th-grade math, which has lagged behind the district for two consecutive years. In contrast, Puckett High School shows a mixed picture. Its state ranking fell sharply from 49th in 2024–2025 to 130th in 2025–2026, earning just 2 stars. However, the school posts an impressive 96.2% graduation rate, well above the district (94.6%) and state (89.2%) averages, and its 7th-grade math scores are strong.
Key metrics reveal a clear divide. While both schools have very favorable student–teacher ratios (12.7 at the elementary and 9.9 at the high school) and serve similar low-to-moderate income populations (44–48% free/reduced lunch), the high school struggles with proficiency in 8th-grade English and math, as well as end-of-course subjects like Algebra I and Biology. Chronic absenteeism is also higher at the high school (17.7%) than at the elementary (12.9%) or district (13.7%) levels, though both remain below the state average. Ultimately, this zip code offers a high-performing elementary school and a high school that excels at graduating students but needs targeted academic support in key subjects to match that success.
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