For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,609 students in Brandon, MS. The top-ranked public high school in Brandon, MS is 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 63% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (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 Brandon High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Brandon, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3090 Hwy 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brandon, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brandon, MS include 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?
2 public high schools are located in Brandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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