Serving 1,335 students in grades 9-12, Petal High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Petal High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Petal High School's student population of 1,335 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
School Calendar
Petal High School ranks within the top 5% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petal High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 795 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
19%
47%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Panther
What is Petal High School's ranking?
Petal High School is ranked #37 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Petal High School often compared to?
Petal High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petal High School?
The graduation rate of Petal High School is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Petal High School?
1,335 students attend Petal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Petal High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Petal High School?
Petal High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Petal High School offer ?
Petal High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Petal High School part of?
Petal High School is part of Petal School District.
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