Brandon Middle School in Brandon, MS

At a glance

Reported students

1,155

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

90.76

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Mississippi middle enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

538

Brandon Middle School: 1,155 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. 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: 1,246
Teachers (FTE): 88
Student–teacher ratio: 14.2:1

What the reported data says about Brandon Middle School

Brandon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brandon. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Rankin County School District. NCES reports 1,155 students for 2024–25.

Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 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 (56.8%) and Black (33.4%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Brandon Middle School

1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1%
Students with disabilities: 12.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 37.5%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
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

White56.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Black33.4%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial5%

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

Gifted and talented

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.

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

Northwest Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,352 reported students

Florence Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

556 reported students

Rouse Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–01

798 reported students

Brandon Elementary

Elementary · Grades 04–05

743 reported students

StoneBridge Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–03

742 reported students

Richland High School

High · Grades 07–13

731 reported students

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Public schools near Brandon Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Brandon Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District	04–05	743	0.2 mi
Learning Center Other · Rankin County School District	01–12	0	0.9 mi
Brandon High School High · Rankin County School District	09–13	1,609	2.1 mi
StoneBridge Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District	02–03	742	2.4 mi
Northwest Middle School Middle · Rankin County School District	06–08	1,352	6.2 mi
Pearl Jr High School Middle · Pearl Public Schools	06–08	944	6.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Brandon Middle School

What grades does Brandon Middle School serve?

Brandon Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rankin County School District.

How many students attend Brandon Middle School?

Brandon Middle School reported 1,155 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,246 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Brandon Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 1,155 students and 90.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Brandon Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Brandon Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rankin County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Brandon Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

37.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Brandon Middle School in?

Brandon Middle School is part of Rankin County School District, based in Brandon, MS, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Brandon Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brandon Elementary (0.2 mi), Learning Center (0.9 mi), Brandon High School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.