Brandon, Mississippi · Public school district
Rankin County School District is a public school district based in Brandon, Mississippi, serving 18,196 students in 28 schools. By enrollment it ranks #2 of the 109 Mississippi districts with 1,000 or more students, larger than about 99% of them. Its schools average 650 students each, more than the Mississippi median of 399.
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| District | Students | Schools | Students / school | Size rank in state | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin County School District Brandon, MS | 18,196 | 28 | 650 | #2 | 0 |
| DeSoto County School District Hernando, MS | 34,934 | 42 | 832 | #1 | 0 |
| Jackson Public Schools Jackson, MS | 17,429 | 41 | 425 | #3 | 0 |
| Harrison County School District Gulfport, MS | 14,253 | 24 | 594 | #4 | 0 |
| Madison County Schools Ridgeland, MS | 12,926 | 23 | 562 | #5 | 0 |
| Lamar County School District Purvis, MS | 10,318 | 17 | 607 | #6 | 0 |
| Jackson County School District Vancleave, MS | 8,845 | 14 | 632 | #7 | 0 |
| District | Students | Schools | Students / school | Size rank in state | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin County School District Brandon, MS | 18,196 | 28 | 650 | #2 | 0 |
| Green Bay Area Public School District Green Bay, WI | 18,379 | 41 | 448 | #3 | 0 |
| Martin County Stuart, FL | 18,323 | 36 | 509 | #30 | 0 |
| Kenosha School District Kenosha, WI | 18,315 | 33 | 555 | #4 | 0 |
| Auburn School District Auburn, WA | 18,174 | 26 | 699 | #18 | 0 |
| Vista Unified Vista, CA | 18,112 | 26 | 697 | #66 | 0 |
| Highline School District Burien, WA | 18,072 | 43 | 420 | #19 | 0 |
Peers are the districts closest in enrollment. Enrollment, school counts and phone numbers are from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25. Spending and staffing comparisons are coming.