Pelahatchie Attendance Center

Summary:

Pelahatchie Attendance Center is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Rankin County School District, with a student population of 366 in the predominantly White (68.03%) town of Pelahatchie, Mississippi. However, the school faces significant challenges, including high poverty rates, low academic performance, and a declining statewide ranking.

Pelahatchie Attendance Center has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently underperforms the Rankin County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 4 stars out of 5 in 2013-2014 to only 2 stars out of 5 in the most recent school year (2023-2024).

While Pelahatchie Attendance Center has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 10:1, which is lower than the nearby Brandon High School and Northwest Rankin High School in the Rankin County School District, its per-student spending of $11,467 in 2018-2019 is lower than some of the other schools in the district. The school's racial composition has also seen a gradual shift, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 70.77% in 2020-2021 to 68.03% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of African American students has increased from 23.77% to 21.58% during the same period.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 213 Brooks Street
       Pelahatchie, MS  39145


(601) 854-8135

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,467 Help


Feeder schools for Pelahatchie Attendance Center:

Elementary:    Pelahatchie Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
African American:
21.6%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Pelahatchie Attendance Center ranks worse than 67.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pelahatchie Attendance Center ranks worse than 59.2% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 8 ranked high schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), African American (21.6%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelahatchie Attendance Center is 9.6, which is the 2nd best among 8 high schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pelahatchie Attendance Center is $11,467, which is the 3rd highest among 8 high schools in the Rankin County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pelahatchie Attendance Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pelahatchie Attendance Center 178th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Pelahatchie Attendance Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Pelahatchie Attendance Center 135th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Pelahatchie Attendance Center in the ranking list.)

Rankin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin County School District 22nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pelahatchie Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 69.93 65th 244 73.4%
2009 83.90 25th 247 89.9%
2010 56.23 113th 255 55.7%
2011 50.20 153rd 264 42.0%
2012 48.70 150th 270 44.4%
2013 50.11 142nd 269 47.2%
2014 33.53 183rd 264 30.7%
2015 51.04 118th 266 55.6%
2016 56.56 108th 260 58.5%
2017 62.94 93rd 272 65.8%
2018 64.30 88th 252 65.1%
2019 58.25 111th 264 58.0%
2021 61.58 99th 257 61.5%
2022 64.28 95th 257 63.0%
2024 33.04 178th 264 32.6%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pelahatchie Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.78 177th 232 23.7%
2005 41.18 156th 232 32.8%
2006 58.66 109th 232 53.0%
2007 70.31 60th 232 74.1%
2008 73.30 53rd 235 77.4%
2009 77.95 25th 235 89.4%
2010 77.39 24th 235 89.8%
2011 79.64 14th 244 94.3%
2012 82.99 16th 241 93.4%
2013 87.23 4th 238 98.3%
2014 65.09 72nd 236 69.5%
2015 47.10 103rd 226 54.4%
2016 44.99 128th 231 44.6%
2017 39.53 143rd 237 39.7%
2018 46.61 130th 233 44.2%
2019 47.11 117th 233 49.8%
2021 47.01 117th 231 49.4%
2022 44.79 136th 228 40.4%
2024 43.18 135th 228 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pelahatchie Attendance Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 324 204 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 330 207 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 310 217 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1993 291 220 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1994 295 230 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 293 216 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 293 216 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 323 236 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 306 234 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 318 212 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 324 187 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 304 187 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2002 206 119 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 334
2003 206 119 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 334
2004 213 112 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 212 116 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 221 108 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 339
2007 217 90 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2008 212 88 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 208 75 1 3 2 0 0 0 289
2010 211 74 0 8 2 0 0 0 295
2011 221 81 0 5 2 0 0 0 309
2012 223 90 0 1 0 0 0 0 314
2013 230 86 0 3 1 0 0 0 320
2014 241 97 0 4 1 0 0 0 343
2015 243 104 0 4 1 0 0 0 352
2016 232 102 0 8 1 0 0 0 343
2017 257 102 0 9 1 0 4 0 373
2018 262 99 0 11 1 0 7 0 380
2019 279 103 1 11 0 0 6 0 400
2020 290 104 0 14 0 0 5 0 413
2021 259 87 0 14 0 0 6 0 366
2022 254 95 0 12 0 0 4 0 365
2023 249 79 1 9 0 0 28 0 366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pelahatchie Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 528 34.0 15.5 n/a
1991 539 33.3 16.1 n/a
1992 527 33.3 15.8 26.4
1993 512 34.1 15.0 25.8
1994 526 31.6 16.6 25.7
1995 525 31.5 16.7 25.7
1996 525 31.5 16.7 25.7
1997 561 32.1 17.5 25.3
1998 546 32.3 16.9 25.8
1999 540 31.5 17.1 32
2000 524 33.8 15.5 32.4
2001 503 34.1 14.8 33.4
2002 334 29.6 11.3 35
2003 334 29.6 11.3 35
2004 335 29.8 11.2 55.5
2005 341 27.9 12.2 56.9
2006 339 29.2 11.6 61.7
2007 313 31.0 10.1 57.2
2008 305 32.1 9.5 54.4
2009 289 31.4 9.2 58.1
2010 295 30.8 9.5 63.7
2011 309 28.6 10.7 66
2012 314 30.3 10.3 64.6
2013 320 31.7 10.0 67.8
2014 343 31.0 11.0 65.9
2015 352 32.0 11.0 67.9
2016 343 30.0 11.4 64.1
2017 373 29.8 12.4 66
2018 380 33.9 11.1 63.9
2019 400 37.2 10.7 65.8
2020 413 35.6 11.5 63.7
2021 366 35.2 10.3 99.2
2022 365 34.9 10.4 99.2
2023 366 37.9 9.6 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pelahatchie Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 528 34.0 15.5 n/a
1991 539 33.3 16.1 n/a
1992 527 33.3 15.8 26.4
1993 512 34.1 15.0 25.8
1994 526 31.6 16.6 25.7
1995 525 31.5 16.7 25.7
1996 525 31.5 16.7 25.7
1997 561 32.1 17.5 25.3
1998 546 32.3 16.9 25.8
1999 540 31.5 17.1 32
2000 524 33.8 15.5 32.4
2001 503 34.1 14.8 33.4
2002 334 29.6 11.3 35
2003 334 29.6 11.3 35
2004 335 29.8 11.2 55.5
2005 341 27.9 12.2 56.9
2006 339 29.2 11.6 61.7
2007 313 31.0 10.1 57.2
2008 305 32.1 9.5 54.4
2009 289 31.4 9.2 58.1
2010 295 30.8 9.5 63.7
2011 309 28.6 10.7 66
2012 314 30.3 10.3 64.6
2013 320 31.7 10.0 67.8
2014 343 31.0 11.0 65.9
2015 352 32.0 11.0 67.9
2016 343 30.0 11.4 64.1
2017 373 29.8 12.4 66
2018 380 33.9 11.1 63.9
2019 400 37.2 10.7 65.8
2020 413 35.6 11.5 63.7
2021 366 35.2 10.3 99.2
2022 365 34.9 10.4 99.2
2023 366 37.9 9.6 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pelahatchie Attendance Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $917 (8.0%) $10,551 (92.0%) $11,467

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pelahatchie Attendance Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 95th of 257 Middle schools
 5.1%
Ranks 117th of 233 High schoolsRanks 136th of 228 High schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)26.436.4
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)50.655.2
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3938.4
 0.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)54.261.2
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)67.163.7
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.146.1
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)44.141.4
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)48.350.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.536.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)47.548.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)56.460.7
 4.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.844.7
 0.1%
8th Grade Science (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)54.346.6
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)66.864.7
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.750.4
 2.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)3835
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rankin County School District)51.165.3
 14.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.364.9
 15.6%
End of Course English II (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)5038.1
 11.9%
   End of Course English II (Rankin County School District)57.853.6
 4.2%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.944
 0.1%
End of Course Biology (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)51.355
 3.7%
   End of Course Biology (Rankin County School District)69.568.7
 0.8%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.259.7
 2.5%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Pelahatchie Attendance Center)5082.2
 32.2%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Rankin County School District)71.980.7
 8.8%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.569.3
 13.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400366
 8.5%
African American10379
 23.3%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White279249
 10.8%
Two or More Races628
 366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%99.2%
 33.4%


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Students at Pelahatchie Attendance Center are 68% White, 22% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Pelahatchie Attendance Center is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pelahatchie Elementary School

Pelahatchie Attendance Center ranks 135th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Pelahatchie Attendance Center.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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