Serving 807 students in grades 7-12, Richland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Richland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Richland High School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
Richland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
5%
Black
28%
47%
White
51%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Richland High School is ranked #410 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Richland High School often compared to?
Richland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence High School, Pearl High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland High School?
The graduation rate of Richland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richland High School?
807 students attend Richland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Richland High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland High School?
Richland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland High School offer ?
Richland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Richland High School part of?
Richland High School is part of Rankin Co School District.
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