Northwest Rankin High School

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Northwest Rankin High School ranks 37 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northwest Rankin High School is a public high school in Flowood, Mississippi, serving 1,898 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Northwest Rankin High School consistently performs well on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 73.4% proficiency in Algebra I, 66.6% in English II, 69.2% in Biology, and 88.7% in U.S. History. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25-50 high schools in Mississippi for the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.6 to 16.8 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

While Northwest Rankin High School has a diverse student population, the racial makeup has shifted over the past three years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of students of two or more races. When compared to other high schools in the Rankin County School District and the surrounding area, such as Madison Central High School, Northwest Rankin High School generally outperforms its peers on academic measures. However, the school's high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, over 99.8%, suggests that the student population faces significant economic challenges, which may require additional resources and support to ensure continued success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5805 Highway 25
Flowood, MS 39232-6196

(601) 992-2242

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,968

Feeder schools for Northwest Rankin High School:

Elementary:	Flowood Elementary School
	Highland Bluff Elementary
	Northshore Elementary
	Northwest Elementary School
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	Oakdale Elementary
Middle:	Northwest Rankin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 1,894

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.8%

African American:

31.8%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Rankin High School ranks better than 83.8% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 8 ranked high schools in the Rankin County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwest Rankin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Northwest Rankin High School has the largest high school student body size in the Rankin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), African American (31.8%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin High School is 16.3, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Rankin County School District! (See more...)

Compare Northwest Rankin High School employs 115.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Rankin High School is $9,968, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Rankin County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Rankin High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Rankin High School 37^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Northwest Rankin High School in the ranking list.)

Rankin County School District:

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

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Rank History for Northwest Rankin High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	65.81	76^th	232	67.2%
2005	60.96	97^th	232	58.2%
2006	65.60	79^th	232	65.9%
2007	68.91	68^th	232	70.7%
2008	61.20	100^th	235	57.4%
2009	77.11	30^th	235	87.2%
2010	75.24	33^rd	235	86.0%
2011	56.63	111^th	244	54.5%
2012	77.86	34^th	241	85.9%
2013	68.18	67^th	238	71.8%
2014	59.89	90^th	236	61.9%
2015	71.59	40^th	226	82.3%
2016	83.43	17^th	231	92.6%
2017	78.73	32^nd	237	86.5%
2018	79.34	26^th	233	88.8%
2019	73.13	44^th	233	81.1%
2021	81.68	27^th	231	88.3%
2022	73.83	49^th	228	78.5%
2023	82.11	25^th	226	88.9%
2024	78.82	37^th	228	83.8%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, January 30, 2011

I love it!!! It is a great school with a very friendly environment! If I could give it more stars, I would!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northwest Rankin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1500	287	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	1797
1991	1531	293	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	1839
1992	1596	314	15	3	1	n/a	n/a	1929
1993	1716	320	7	3	2	n/a	n/a	2048
1994	1811	294	21	3	0	n/a	n/a	2129
1995	1614	260	21	1	0	n/a	n/a	1896
1996	1614	260	21	1	0	n/a	n/a	1896
1997	1648	247	20	2	0	n/a	n/a	1917
1998	1733	245	10	5	8	n/a	n/a	2001
1999	995	153	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	1159
2000	1049	133	7	5	3	n/a	n/a	1197
2001	1014	153	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	1185
2002	1023	194	16	10	2	n/a	n/a	1245
2003	1023	194	16	10	2	n/a	n/a	1245
2004	988	211	14	10	1	n/a	n/a	1224
2005	1000	235	18	8	1	n/a	n/a	1262
2006	1069	285	19	15	1	n/a	n/a	1389
2007	1056	295	21	17	0	n/a	n/a	1389
2008	1030	302	26	18	0	n/a	n/a	1376
2009	1003	331	26	20	0	0	0	1380
2010	1034	356	31	19	0	0	0	1440
2011	1053	391	44	22	1	0	0	1511
2012	1120	416	46	27	1	0	3	1613
2013	1200	424	47	29	2	0	11	1713
2014	1170	392	49	31	1	0	10	1653
2015	1118	408	54	43	3	1	5	1632
2016	1113	422	69	49	4	4	5	1666
2017	1093	437	65	54	3	8	14	1674
2018	1090	456	66	50	3	1	26	1692
2019	1091	457	58	54	3	1	42	1706
2020	1061	484	62	53	5	0	57	1722
2021	1073	510	57	46	3	1	53	1743
2022	1066	558	60	52	3	1	56	1796
2023	1074	567	60	37	3	1	156	1898
2024	1019	603	71	49	2	0	150	1894

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Northwest Rankin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1797	85.5	21.0	n/a
1991	1839	89.3	20.5	n/a
1992	1929	89.6	21.5	26.3
1993	2048	95.2	21.5	25.8
1994	2129	94.2	22.6	25.6
1995	1896	87.2	21.7	25.7
1996	1896	87.2	21.7	25.7
1997	1917	91.8	20.9	25.2
1998	2001	92.6	21.6	25.8
1999	1159	61.1	19.0	32.2
2000	1197	66.3	18.1	32.5
2001	1185	66.3	17.9	33.3
2002	1245	75.9	16.4	35
2003	1245	75.9	16.4	35
2004	1224	72.8	16.8	13.2
2005	1262	73.5	17.2	16.5
2006	1389	80.4	17.3	18.9
2007	1389	81.9	17.0	16.7
2008	1376	88.9	15.5	16.1
2009	1380	80.5	17.1	18.8
2010	1440	90.6	15.8	20.9
2011	1511	89.2	16.9	22.4
2012	1613	96.0	16.7	21.8
2013	1713	95.3	17.9	21.6
2014	1653	104.9	15.7	21.7
2015	1632	101.0	16.1	24.3
2016	1666	103.0	16.1	25.6
2017	1674	101.6	16.4	25.8
2018	1692	101.7	16.6	25.8
2019	1706	104.6	16.2	26.8
2020	1722	104.7	16.4	28.9
2021	1743	104.6	16.6	99.8
2022	1796	106.6	16.8	99.8
2023	1898	112.3	16.8	99.8
2024	1894	115.9	16.3	32.5

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 Northwest Rankin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1797	85.5	21.0	n/a
1991	1839	89.3	20.5	n/a
1992	1929	89.6	21.5	26.3
1993	2048	95.2	21.5	25.8
1994	2129	94.2	22.6	25.6
1995	1896	87.2	21.7	25.7
1996	1896	87.2	21.7	25.7
1997	1917	91.8	20.9	25.2
1998	2001	92.6	21.6	25.8
1999	1159	61.1	19.0	32.2
2000	1197	66.3	18.1	32.5
2001	1185	66.3	17.9	33.3
2002	1245	75.9	16.4	35
2003	1245	75.9	16.4	35
2004	1224	72.8	16.8	13.2
2005	1262	73.5	17.2	16.5
2006	1389	80.4	17.3	18.9
2007	1389	81.9	17.0	16.7
2008	1376	88.9	15.5	16.1
2009	1380	80.5	17.1	18.8
2010	1440	90.6	15.8	20.9
2011	1511	89.2	16.9	22.4
2012	1613	96.0	16.7	21.8
2013	1713	95.3	17.9	21.6
2014	1653	104.9	15.7	21.7
2015	1632	101.0	16.1	24.3
2016	1666	103.0	16.1	25.6
2017	1674	101.6	16.4	25.8
2018	1692	101.7	16.6	25.8
2019	1706	104.6	16.2	26.8
2020	1722	104.7	16.4	28.9
2021	1743	104.6	16.6	99.8
2022	1796	106.6	16.8	99.8
2023	1898	112.3	16.8	99.8
2024	1894	115.9	16.3	32.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Rankin High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,113
2018	$8,577
2019	$8,562
2020	$8,849
2021	$9,448
2022	$9,968

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Rankin High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 226 High schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Rankin High School)	54.1	76.2	22.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Rankin County School District)	51.1	71.3	20.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Northwest Rankin High School)	58.4	69	10.6%
End of Course English II (Rankin County School District)	57.8	65.9	8.1%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Northwest Rankin High School)	69.4	74.8	5.4%
End of Course Biology (Rankin County School District)	69.5	67.9	1.6%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Northwest Rankin High School)	80.5	88	7.5%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Rankin County School District)	71.9	82.5	10.6%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1706	1898	11.3%
African American	457	567	24.1%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	58	60	3.4%
Hispanic	54	37	31.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1091	1074	1.6%
Two or More Races	42	156	271.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	99.8%	73%

Schools Near Northwest Rankin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Northwest Rankin High School	Public	9-12	5805 Highway 25	Flowood	39232	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-2242	1,894	116	16.3	32.5%	1,019 (53.8%)	603 (31.8%)	49 (2.6%)	71 (3.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (7.9%)	78.8	37^th of 228 public high schools	83.8%		82.1	25^th of 226 public high schools	88.9%	12					73.4	66.6		69.2	88.7	$9,968
Brandon High School	Public	9-12	3090 Highway 18	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-2261	1,645	105	15.6	33.9%	945 (57.4%)	574 (34.9%)	22 (1.3%)	13 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (5.5%)	66.8	77^th of 228 public high schools	66.2%		72.8	46^th of 226 public high schools	79.6%	31					58.9	55.7		70.8	81.4	$10,868
Pearl High School	Public	9-12	500 Pirates Cove	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 932-7931	1,280	80	16.0	56.1%	544 (42.5%)	551 (43.0%)	100 (7.8%)	12 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	68 (5.3%)	58.3	100^th of 228 public high schools	56.1%		65.4	74^th of 226 public high schools	67.3%	26					60.1	56.3		66.4	69.0	$11,114
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	586 Sunnybrook Road	Ridgeland	39157	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 898-5023	1,000	70	14.3	59.1%	72 (7.2%)	692 (69.2%)	179 (17.9%)	31 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.6%)	40.8	140^th of 228 public high schools	38.6%		42.7	135^th of 226 public high schools	40.3%	5					57.0	41.5		49.7	71.6	$13,518
Murrah High School	Public	9-12	1400 Murrah Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5380	1,279	66	19.3	100.0%	23 (1.8%)	1,205 (94.2%)	29 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.6%)	26.4	169^th of 228 public high schools	25.9%		39.4	144^th of 226 public high schools	36.3%	25					47.8	39.2		31.3	64.8	$11,435
Callaway High School	Public	9-12	601 Beasley Rd	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3535	955	59	16.1	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	910 (95.3%)	26 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)	21.9	183^rd of 228 public high schools	19.7%		27.5	165^th of 226 public high schools	27.0%	18					46.5	23.4		53.2	57.6	$12,272
Pisgah High School	Public	7-12	115 Tori Bowie Lane	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 829-2825	483	37	13.0	42.7%	406 (84.1%)	56 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	68.3	71^st of 228 public high schools	68.9%		63.9	78^th of 226 public high schools	65.5%	7	59.0	52.9	80.7	66.7	84.8	52.1	73.6	61.9	76.0	$13,713
Madison Central High School	Public	10-12	1417 Highland Colony Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-7121	1,254	88	14.1	20.5%	762 (60.8%)	353 (28.1%)	23 (1.8%)	94 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.8%)	82.8	22^nd of 228 public high schools	90.4%		83	20^th of 226 public high schools	91.2%	2					42.4	72.8		28.9	87.1	$13,603
Lanier High School	Public	7-12	833 W Maple Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5369	863	72	11.9	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	855 (99.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	6.5	221^st of 228 public high schools	3.1%		13	204^th of 226 public high schools	9.7%	17	11.5	14.5	14.0	29.1	45.6	12.9	20.9	24.4	39.7	$14,169
Pelahatchie Attendance Center	Public	7-12	213 Brooks Street	Pelahatchie	39145	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 854-8135	348	37	9.4	64.4%	238 (68.4%)	79 (22.7%)	11 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	43.2	135^th of 228 public high schools	40.8%					(n/a)	49.1	25.8	46.1	39.4	41.5	48.1	39.4	61.8	66.7	$14,519

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Rankin High School

How many students attend Northwest Rankin High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,894 students attended Northwest Rankin High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Rankin High School?

Students at Northwest Rankin High School are 54% White, 32% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Is Northwest Rankin High School a good school?

Northwest Rankin High School ranks 37^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Northwest Rankin High School in?

Rankin County School District

What schools feed into Northwest Rankin High School?

Northwest Rankin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Flowood Elementary School
Elementary : Highland Bluff Elementary
Elementary : Northshore Elementary
Elementary : Northwest Elementary School
Elementary : Oakdale Elementary
Middle : Northwest Rankin Middle School

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