Pisgah High School

Summary:

Pisgah High School is a public high school located in Brandon, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 435. The school is part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pisgah High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores, with 84.8% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 70.3% for the Rankin County School District and 67.4% for the state. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.91%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Pisgah High School has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite these unique demographic factors, Pisgah High School has maintained a strong academic performance, ranking among the top 50 high schools in Mississippi for several years. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 12.2 over the past three school years, may contribute to its academic success. When compared to nearby schools in the Rankin County School District, such as Northwest Rankin High School and Brandon High School, Pisgah High School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, suggesting that it is a high-performing school within the district.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 115 Tori Bowie Lane
       Brandon, MS  39047


(601) 829-2825

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,713 Help


Feeder schools for Pisgah High School:

Elementary:    Pisgah Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
African American:
11.5%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pisgah High School ranks better than 89.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pisgah High School ranks better than 68.9% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd 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 68.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pisgah High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), African American (11.5%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pisgah High School is 12.2. 4 high schools in the Rankin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pisgah High School employs 35.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pisgah High School is $13,713, which is the 4th highest among 8 high schools in the Rankin County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pisgah High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pisgah High School 28th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Pisgah High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Pisgah High School 71st of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Pisgah High School 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 Pisgah High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 80.83 36th 244 85.2%
2009 89.46 17th 247 93.1%
2010 86.22 22nd 255 91.4%
2011 53.86 135th 264 48.9%
2012 66.07 91st 270 66.3%
2013 78.07 50th 269 81.4%
2014 76.89 48th 264 81.8%
2015 69.86 61st 266 77.1%
2016 63.96 88th 260 66.2%
2017 72.58 67th 272 75.4%
2018 58.00 108th 252 57.1%
2019 69.19 73rd 264 72.3%
2021 84.89 32nd 257 87.5%
2022 78.52 47th 257 81.7%
2023 85.36 29th 243 88.1%
2024 86.38 28th 264 89.4%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pisgah High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.61 69th 232 70.3%
2005 71.07 52nd 232 77.6%
2006 67.70 72nd 232 69.0%
2007 74.69 40th 232 82.8%
2008 81.00 13th 235 94.5%
2009 85.35 2nd 235 99.1%
2010 74.27 40th 235 83.0%
2011 66.16 69th 244 71.7%
2012 87.63 4th 241 98.3%
2013 81.82 21st 238 91.2%
2014 71.09 46th 236 80.5%
2015 70.96 41st 226 81.9%
2016 75.12 37th 231 84.0%
2017 53.23 104th 237 56.1%
2018 64.23 76th 233 67.4%
2019 42.71 133rd 233 42.9%
2021 75.49 44th 231 81.0%
2022 68.61 61st 228 73.2%
2023 63.85 78th 226 65.5%
2024 68.34 71st 228 68.9%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pisgah High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 166 108 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1991 186 142 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 184 153 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 210 152 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 180 128 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 203 142 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1996 203 142 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1997 215 144 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 154 99 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1999 166 103 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 163 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2001 164 101 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 178 88 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 178 88 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 184 76 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 265
2005 195 68 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2006 245 66 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 241 68 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 258 69 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 266 71 2 5 0 0 0 0 344
2010 271 78 0 5 0 0 0 0 354
2011 280 72 1 4 0 0 1 0 358
2012 278 73 0 2 0 0 0 0 353
2013 284 77 0 1 0 0 1 0 363
2014 284 83 0 1 0 0 2 0 370
2015 308 80 0 1 0 0 0 0 389
2016 333 70 0 3 0 0 0 0 406
2017 321 70 0 3 0 0 2 0 396
2018 318 71 0 4 0 0 2 0 395
2019 318 65 0 10 0 0 2 0 395
2020 340 56 0 6 0 0 0 0 402
2021 336 56 0 5 0 0 1 0 398
2022 352 64 0 3 0 0 2 0 421
2023 365 50 1 0 0 0 19 0 435

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pisgah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 274 19.7 13.9 n/a
1991 328 20.9 15.6 n/a
1992 337 21.1 15.9 26.4
1993 362 20.6 17.6 25.7
1994 308 18.9 16.3 25.6
1995 345 21.3 16.2 25.8
1996 345 21.3 16.2 25.8
1997 359 19.9 18.0 25.3
1998 253 16.1 15.7 25.7
1999 270 19.0 14.2 32.2
2000 270 19.5 13.8 32.6
2001 268 19.3 13.9 33.2
2002 268 26.2 10.2 35.1
2003 268 26.2 10.2 35.1
2004 265 27.4 9.7 52.5
2005 266 25.5 10.4 53
2006 313 28.0 11.2 53.7
2007 311 29.6 10.5 50.2
2008 329 30.9 10.6 51.4
2009 344 31.4 11.0 52
2010 354 31.9 11.0 56.2
2011 358 30.0 11.9 54.5
2012 353 30.2 11.6 53.3
2013 363 30.1 12.0 53.2
2014 370 30.5 12.0 53.8
2015 389 29.0 13.4 51.9
2016 406 30.0 13.5 51.2
2017 396 31.3 12.6 52.3
2018 395 34.3 11.5 50.9
2019 395 33.6 11.7 47.8
2020 402 38.3 10.4 46.5
2021 398 36.6 10.8 99.2
2022 421 37.3 11.2 99.3
2023 435 35.6 12.2 99.3

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 Pisgah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 274 19.7 13.9 n/a
1991 328 20.9 15.6 n/a
1992 337 21.1 15.9 26.4
1993 362 20.6 17.6 25.7
1994 308 18.9 16.3 25.6
1995 345 21.3 16.2 25.8
1996 345 21.3 16.2 25.8
1997 359 19.9 18.0 25.3
1998 253 16.1 15.7 25.7
1999 270 19.0 14.2 32.2
2000 270 19.5 13.8 32.6
2001 268 19.3 13.9 33.2
2002 268 26.2 10.2 35.1
2003 268 26.2 10.2 35.1
2004 265 27.4 9.7 52.5
2005 266 25.5 10.4 53
2006 313 28.0 11.2 53.7
2007 311 29.6 10.5 50.2
2008 329 30.9 10.6 51.4
2009 344 31.4 11.0 52
2010 354 31.9 11.0 56.2
2011 358 30.0 11.9 54.5
2012 353 30.2 11.6 53.3
2013 363 30.1 12.0 53.2
2014 370 30.5 12.0 53.8
2015 389 29.0 13.4 51.9
2016 406 30.0 13.5 51.2
2017 396 31.3 12.6 52.3
2018 395 34.3 11.5 50.9
2019 395 33.6 11.7 47.8
2020 402 38.3 10.4 46.5
2021 398 36.6 10.8 99.2
2022 421 37.3 11.2 99.3
2023 435 35.6 12.2 99.3

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 Pisgah High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,393
2018 $11,252
2019 $11,541
2020 $12,519
2021 $12,393
2022 $13,713

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pisgah High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 73rd of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 243 Middle schools
 15.7%
Ranks 133rd of 233 High schoolsRanks 78th of 226 High schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pisgah High School)55.455.9
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)50.651.2
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pisgah High School)55.481
 25.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)67.168.2
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pisgah High School)38.645.5
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)48.352.7
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pisgah High School)37.560.2
 22.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)56.460.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Pisgah High School)60.767.9
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)66.865.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Pisgah High School)39.481.1
 41.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rankin County School District)51.171.3
 20.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Pisgah High School)52.466.7
 14.3%
   End of Course English II (Rankin County School District)57.865.9
 8.1%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Pisgah High School)39.146.3
 7.2%
   End of Course Biology (Rankin County School District)69.567.9
 1.6%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Pisgah High School)62.177.2
 15.1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Rankin County School District)71.982.5
 10.6%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395435
 10.1%
African American6550
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic100
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White318365
 14.8%
Two or More Races219
 850%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.8%99.3%
 51.5%


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Pisgah High School ranks 71st of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pisgah High School are 84% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Pisgah High School.

Pisgah High School is fed by the following schools:

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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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