What types of schools are available in Petal, Mississippi?

Petal, Mississippi offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Petal, Mississippi

Q: How many schools are in Petal, Mississippi?

There are 6 schools in Petal, Mississippi, serving 4,426 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Petal?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Petal, Mississippi, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 6 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

4,426

Total Students

Across Petal

12:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

6 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score71%

ELA Assessment Score57%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,324 students at Petal High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Petal High School

publicElementary9-13th Grade

1145 Highway 42 E, Petal, MS 39465

publicelementaryGrade 3-4

1179 Hwy 42 E, Petal, MS 39465

Petal Upper Elementary

publicmiddleGrade 5-6

400 Hillcrest Loop, Petal, MS 39465

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

203 East Central Avenue, Petal, MS 39465

9214 Highway 42, Petal, MS 39465

publicelementaryPK-K2

60 Herrington Road, Petal, MS 39465

Detailed Overview of Schools in Petal

Petal, Mississippi is home to 6 schools serving over 4,426 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Petal, Mississippi?

There are 6 schools in Petal, serving 4,426 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Petal?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Petal include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Petal?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Petal is 12:1.

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