Brandon High School

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1,609 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brandon High School, located at 3090 Highway 18 in Brandon, Mississippi, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Rankin County School District. As a cornerstone of the Brandon community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and school spirit among its diverse student body. The campus provides a comprehensive secondary education experience, offering a wide array of core academic programs, advanced placement opportunities, and elective courses designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Brandon High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a strong tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a vibrant extracurricular environment, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to make positive contributions to their community. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific administrative resources, the district's website serves as an accessible hub for families and staff.

1,609

Total Students

113.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brandon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	885
Hispanic	37
Black	611
Asian	14
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	1

White
885 (55.0%)
Black
611 (38.0%)
Two or More
61 (3.8%)
Hispanic
37 (2.3%)
Asian
14 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rankin County School District
Phone:	(601)825-2261
Website:	http://bhs.rcsd.ms/?_gl=118311tt_gaMTc4NDY4NTU2MS4xNzIxOTE4NTU2_ga_XQHQCSE095*MTcyNTQ3NDcwNS4xM
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 386

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 420

Grade 12 386