Serving 1,894 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Rankin High 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 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,894 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Northwest Rankin High 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 Northwest Rankin High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northwest Rankin High School is ranked #136 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northwest Rankin High School often compared to?
Northwest Rankin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Rankin High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Rankin High School is 91%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northwest Rankin High School?
1,894 students attend Northwest Rankin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Northwest Rankin High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Rankin High School?
Northwest Rankin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Rankin High School offer ?
Northwest Rankin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Rankin High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,894 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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