At a glance
Reported students
482
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Pisgah High School: 482 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12:1 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
- 418
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Pisgah High School
Pisgah High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Sandhill. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Rankin County School District. NCES reports 482 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 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to 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 (83.4%) and Black (11.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pisgah High School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White83.4%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black11.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
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
No students enrolled 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.
McLaurin High School
High · Grades 07–13
481 reported students
Puckett High School
High · Grades 07–13
343 reported students
Pelahatchie High School
High · Grades 07–13
336 reported students
Florence High School
High · Grades 09–13
718 reported students
Richland High School
High · Grades 07–13
731 reported students
Brandon High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,609 reported students
Public schools near Pisgah High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–06 | 556 | under 0.1 mi |
| Northshore Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 539 | 8.5 mi |
| Oakdale Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 566 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pisgah High School
What grades does Pisgah High School serve?
Pisgah High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rankin County School District.
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School reported 482 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 418 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pisgah High School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 482 students and 40.26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pisgah High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pisgah High 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 Pisgah High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.9% 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 Pisgah High School in?
Pisgah High 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 Pisgah High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pisgah Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Northshore Elementary (8.5 mi), Oakdale Elementary (9.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.