Pelahatchie High School

Rankin County School District
213 Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
336 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Pelahatchie Attendance Center, located in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Rankin County School District. As an "attendance center," the school serves as a comprehensive educational facility for the local community, typically providing instruction across a wide range of grade levels, including elementary, middle, and high school students, in a unified campus setting.

The school functions as a focal point for the Pelahatchie community, emphasizing academic development, extracurricular involvement, and preparation for post-secondary success. By aligning with the broader mission of the Rankin County School District, Pelahatchie Attendance Center focuses on delivering a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment for its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current school calendars, athletic programs, or administrative policies can typically find updated resources through their official website.
336
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    224 (66.7%)
  • Black
    75 (22.3%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.5%)
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)854-8135
Website: http://www.rcsd.ms/~web44/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 55
Grade 8 57
Grade 9 65
Grade 10 62
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Morton High School
Scott County School District
476 Students
238 EAST FOURTH AVENUE
MORTON, MS 39117 (8.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th