Pisgah High School

Rankin County School District
115 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
482 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Pisgah High School, located in Sandhill, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Rankin County School District. As a smaller, rural-focused school, it provides a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and community spirit. The school typically serves students from middle school through high school grades, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pisgah High School is well-known for its active participation in athletics and extracurricular activities, which serve as a major point of pride for the local area. By fostering a supportive culture that focuses on student achievement and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to maintain strong connections between students, faculty, and families. Those looking for more specific information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or district policies can find updated resources on their official school website.
482
Total Students
40.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    402 (83.4%)
  • Black
    55 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.7%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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)829-1138
Website: http://www.rcsd.ms/~web50/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 154
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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 7 83
Grade 8 86
Grade 9 87
Grade 10 82
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio