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Best Rankin County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 14,662 students in Rankin County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rankin County, MS are Northshore Elementary School, Florence Elementary School and Brandon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rankin County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rankin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rankin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 Northshore Pkwy
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
285 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Gr: 3-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Gr: 4-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Vine Dr
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Harle Street
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Gr: 2-3 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5805 Hwy 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Gr: 6-8 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Pisgah High Rd.
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 Beverly Dr
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
408 College Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Gr: 6-8 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Highland Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5970 Highway 25
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Puckett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Stonebridge Blvd
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Gr: 2-3 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Pearl Upper School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Treasure Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Gr: 4-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Richland Upper Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Wilson Dr
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Gr: 3-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2693 Star Rd.
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Pelahatchie Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
213-b Brooks St.
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Pearl Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pearl Lower Elementary School
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Gr: PK-1 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Richland Elementary School
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Rouse Elementary School
151 Boyce-thompson Dr
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Steens Creek Elementary School
300 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Gr: PK-2 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rankin County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rankin County, MS include Northshore Elementary School, Florence Elementary School and Brandon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rankin County?
24 public elementary schools are located in Rankin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County?
Rankin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Rankin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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