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Petal School District

#1 in Best School Districts in Mississippi
  • Petal, MS
  • 20 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A
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    Petal School District is a top rated, public school district located in Petal, MS. It has 4,058 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 69% of students are at least proficient in math and 55% in reading.
    petalschools.com
    (601) 545-3002
    115 Highway 42 East
    Petal, MS 39465
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    Petal School District Rankings

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    High Schools in Petal School District

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    55%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    69%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1220
    5 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    187 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    4,058
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    59.9%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $44,826
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.7%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $33,674,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,137/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      57%
    • Support Services
      34%
    • Other
      8%
    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $39,555
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $747
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $114,700
    National
    $184,700

    Petal School District Reviews

    20 reviews
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    I've put 2 girls through Petal Schools. I have great respect for all the teachers and the education my children have received. No school district is perfect, but Petal strives to be better each and every year. And Petal isn't all academics, the arts and sports are well-supported by parents and the community! So proud to be part of Petal.
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    I have three children in the district, and have so far been served by each of the 3 K-6 schools. My children are academically successful, enjoying multiple activities that serve their own unique interests, and enjoy going to school everyday. I feel like we have had caring and accessible teachers each year, and that Petal maintains the safest possible environment for our students. We have been exceedingly pleased with our experience here the past six years.
    The Petal School District is always putting the students and community's needs first. They strive for excellence and maintain professionalism, all balanced with growing a relationship with the students.