Serving 1,375 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Rankin 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 69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Northwest Rankin 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 Northwest Rankin Middle School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northwest Rankin Middle School is ranked #88 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northwest Rankin Middle School often compared to?
Northwest Rankin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Northwest Rankin Middle School?
1,375 students attend Northwest Rankin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Northwest Rankin Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Rankin Middle School?
Northwest Rankin Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Rankin Middle School offer ?
Northwest Rankin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwest Rankin Middle School part of?
I think this is an over all good school. The teachers, principals, etc. are really great. One of my favorite is Ms.Chambers. I have am an office worker for her and all the people in there I can say are truly doin there job! I also feel they add a great number of extra curricular activities for each, every, and all students. We also have a new principal working in the back office and i personally think she's great! GOOD LUCK~
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cbarr
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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