For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,128 students in Brandon, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Brandon, MS are Pisgah High School and Brandon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandon, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Brandon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Brandon, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pisgah High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Brandon, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2825
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2825
Grades: 7-12
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3090 Highway 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rankin County Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Brandon, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 Vine Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Grades: 3-4
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brandon, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Brandon, MS include Pisgah High School and Brandon High School. Brandon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Brandon?
3 public high schools are located in Brandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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