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Brandon Middle School

408 South College St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,193 students in grades 6-8, Brandon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in MS
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Brandon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Brandon Middle School's student population of 1,193 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,193 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Brandon Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandon Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#142 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brandon Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brandon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brandon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brandon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brandon Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brandon Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brandon Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brandon Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brandon Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brandon Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Brandon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brandon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
61%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brandon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Middle School's ranking?
Brandon Middle School is ranked #142 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Brandon Middle School often compared to?
Brandon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Rankin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Brandon Middle School?
1,193 students attend Brandon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brandon Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Middle School?
Brandon Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brandon Middle School offer ?
Brandon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brandon Middle School part of?
Brandon Middle School is part of Rankin Co School District.

School Reviews
5   9/26/2007
brandon schools are the best and they have good teachers and everything .i have a daughter that goes there and i havent had any problems with the schools in brandon .i moved here from hattiesburg so my child could go here .its been wonderful the employee at the school are wonderful they really look out for one another .i would rcommend any one.
- Posted by Parent - ahann

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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