Summary:
ZIP code 39232 is home to one high school, Northwest High School, which serves grades 9-12 in Flowood, MS, and is part of the highly rated Rankin County School District.
Northwest High School is a large school with about 1,855 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.8. It posts strong overall outcomes: a 93.9% graduation rate (well above the state's 89.2%), a low 14.0% chronic absenteeism rate (compared to 23.9% statewide), and solid proficiency in English II and Biology, where it beats both district and state averages. Its U.S. History proficiency is exceptionally high at 90.9%, a 21-point edge over the state. However, Algebra I proficiency fell sharply from 70.9% to 58.6% in the most recent school year, placing the school below both its district and the state in that subject. This decline appears to have driven a significant drop in its statewide ranking, from 37th (84th percentile) in 2023-2024 to 82nd (63rd percentile) in 2025-2026.
Despite the ranking drop, Northwest High School remains a strong choice for families. With roughly 32% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, it serves a moderately diverse economic population while maintaining high graduation rates, excellent attendance, and top-tier performance in history and science. The main watch item is math: the recent Algebra I decline is a clear red flag that will require attention. Overall, the school offers a well-rounded education within a top-quartile district, and its large size does not appear to hinder student success in most areas.
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