School

Petal High School

Public High SchoolGrade A+
Location1145 Mississippi 42, Petal, MS 39465
Grades 9–UG
9.0
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Demographics - Ethnicity

Demographics - Ethnicity

White
69%
Hispanic
6%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
Two or More Races
5%
Native American
0%
Demographics

Demographics

1,288

Total Students

Male49%Male
Female51%Female
Academics

Academics

20Avg. ACT Score
+15% vs state avg
99%Graduation Rate
+11% vs state avg
20%AP Participation
+9% vs state avg
16%Dual Enrollment
+3% vs state avg
84.7%Math
+27% vs state avg
64.4%ELA
+19% vs state avg

(Test Scores)

Economic

Economic

Free/Reduced Lunch100%
State Average100%
District Average100%
0%25%50%75%100%
Area Household Income
Median household
$74,035+31% vs state avg

Crime in Petal

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Reported at K-12 schools across Petal in 2024 — city-wide, not specific to this school.

School Crime Rate
0.00 /1,000 students
100% below Mississippi avg
Overall Crime Rate
13.68 /1,000 residents
74% below Mississippi avg

School Crime Rate is per 1,000 students enrolled; Overall Crime Rate is per 1,000 residents. Source: FBI NIBRS 2024. Figures are city-wide; NIBRS does not report the specific school or address.

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