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Brandon High School

Grades 09–13 · Brandon, MS · NCES 280383001074

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3090 Hwy 18 · Brandon, MS 39042

At a glance

Reported students

1,609

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

113.55

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–13

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Mississippi high enrollment

97th percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

538

Brandon High School: 1,609 reported students.

State peer staffing position

79th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,622
Teachers (FTE)
105
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1

What the reported data says about Brandon High School

Brandon High School is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Brandon. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Rankin County School District. NCES reports 1,609 students for 2024–25.

Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, above the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55%) and Black (38%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Brandon High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 113.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.7%
Students with disabilities
9.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
35.7%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White55%
  • Hispanic2.3%
  • Black38%
  • Asian0.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial3.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

12 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Rankin County School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Northwest High School

High · Grades 09–13

1,855 reported students

Richland High School

High · Grades 07–13

731 reported students

Florence High School

High · Grades 09–13

718 reported students

Pisgah High School

High · Grades 07–12

482 reported students

McLaurin High School

High · Grades 07–13

481 reported students

Puckett High School

High · Grades 07–13

343 reported students

View all 28 district schools →