Serving 680 students in grades 7-8, Petal Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 680 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Petal 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 Petal Middle School is 0.48, 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.
Petal Middle School is ranked #93 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Petal Middle School often compared to?
Petal Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% 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).
How many students attend Petal Middle School?
680 students attend Petal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Petal Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petal Middle School?
Petal Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Petal Middle School offer ?
Petal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Petal Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 680 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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