Summary:
The 39218 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Richland Upper Elementary and Richland Elementary School) and 1 high school (Richland High School), all part of the Rankin County School District. While the elementary schools perform reasonably well, Richland High School stands out as the top performer, consistently outperforming the state average on MAAP tests across multiple subjects.
Richland High School is ranked 106 out of 228 Mississippi high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in Mathematics, Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History, with proficiency rates over 65% in Mathematics and over 80% in U.S. History. In contrast, the elementary schools tend to have higher proficiency rates in the lower grade levels, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining academic progress as students advance through the grade levels.
Despite the strong performance of Richland High School, all three schools in the 39218 zip code area face significant economic challenges, with extremely high free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 99.22% to 99.63%. This highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of economically disadvantaged students in the region. The higher spending per student at Richland High School may contribute to its stronger academic performance, but further analysis would be needed to establish a clear correlation.
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