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Best High Schools in Zip Code 39218


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Top rankedRichland High School171st of 224 Mississippi high schools
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Summary:

There is exactly one high school serving zip code 39218: Richland High School, which serves grades 7 through 12 and is part of the Rankin County School District. Richland High School stands out for a very strong 95.5% graduation rate, well above the state average of 89.2%, and a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3. However, the school serves a high-poverty population, with about 73% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, and its state academic ranking tumbled from the 57th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 24th percentile in 2025-2026, dropping from a 3-star to a 1-star rating.

Academically, Richland High School fell sharply in the most recent school year. Between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, proficiency dropped by double digits in several subjects: 8th grade mathematics fell 17.3 points, English II fell 16.3 points, and Biology fell 14.6 points. In 2025-2026, the school’s proficiency rates were below both the district and state averages in nearly every subject, including Algebra I (49.5% vs. 64.5% district and 66.0% state) and 8th grade science (47.0% vs. 69.5% district). Even though the district ranks in the 81st percentile statewide, Richland High School is an outlier, underperforming its district by 15 to 20 percentage points in several areas. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, affecting 23.5% of students, compared to just 13.7% across the district.

There are a few bright spots: 7th grade math improved to 59.2% and sits above the state average, while 7th grade ELA held steady and slightly exceeded the state average. The school also maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio and continues to graduate its students at a high rate. Still, the broad and severe academic decline, combined with high chronic absenteeism and poverty, makes Richland High School a place to watch closely. Parents should be aware that while the school excels at supporting students to graduation, recent test results suggest significant challenges in core academic mastery that may need attention and intervention.

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