Richland High School

1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218

www.rcsd.ms/~web56/

731 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Richland High School, located at 1202 Highway 49 South in Richland, Mississippi, is a public secondary school operating under the Rankin County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and extracurricular involvement. It functions as a central hub for student life in Richland, emphasizing preparation for post-secondary education and career readiness through its diverse curriculum and athletic programs.

The school maintains a focus on community engagement and technological integration, as evidenced by its digital presence, which serves as a resource for parents, students, and faculty. Richland High School prides itself on cultivating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both the classroom and in various competitive or creative pursuits. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a strong school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the development of the youth within the Rankin County area.

731

Total Students

70.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	140
Black	208
Asian	8
Two or More	50

White
325 (44.5%)
Black
208 (28.5%)
Hispanic
140 (19.2%)
Two or More
50 (6.8%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)

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)939-5144
Website:	http://www.rcsd.ms/~web56/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 7 110

Grade 8 116

Grade 9 139

Grade 10 138

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 115