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Brandon Middle School

408 College Street, Brandon, MS 39042 · (601) 825-5998 · Rankin County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,155 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,155
Middle
DISTRICT 1,021 · STATE 452
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
91 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
433 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 80%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
363
Grade 7
396
Grade 8
396
Student demographics
White
65657%
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
444%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Black
38633%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 45%
Asian
91%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Two+
585%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
59552%
Female
56048%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
59.2%
MS avg 45.9% . -1.7pp since 2022
Math
75.4%
MS avg 52.8% . +0.7pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,155
-117 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 13.0:1
% White
57%
was 69%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
33%
was 26%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Brandon Middle School

Brandon Middle School operates as a substantial junior high in Brandon, Mississippi, part of Rankin County School District. Current enrollment sits at 1,155 students spanning grades 6 through 8. That puts it 156% above the typical public school in Mississippi, which averages around 452 students.

Across the 27 schools in Rankin County School District (18,196 students total), Brandon Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Brandon Middle School shows that the largest single group is White, at 57% of enrollment. Other groups include 33% Black, 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 71% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 91 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.7:1. The state averages around 13.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 37% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Rankin County runs at roughly 50%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Rankin County indicate the typical household earns roughly $79,357 per year, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Rankin County runs 34 public schools (combined enrollment of about 22,454 students), of which Brandon Middle School is one.

Brandon Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Brandon Middle School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Five-year trend. Brandon Middle School's enrollment has edged down 9% since 2018, when it stood at 1,272 (now 1,155). Over the same period, the White share declined from 69% to 57%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Rankin County at a glance

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Population
158,854
Census ACS
Median income
$79,357
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
22,454 students

Quick facts

School name
Brandon Middle School
District
Rankin County School District
Address
408 College Street, Brandon, MS 39042
Phone
(601) 825-5998
County
Rankin County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
1,155
Teachers (FTE)
91
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
433 (37%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
280383000737
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Rankin County School District
Other schools in Brandon
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Frequently asked questions

About Brandon Middle School
How many students attend Brandon Middle School?
Brandon Middle School enrolls approximately 1,155 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Brandon Middle School serve?
Brandon Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Brandon Middle School is approximately 12.7:1 (91 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Brandon Middle School?
At Brandon Middle School, the student body is approximately 57% White, 4% Hispanic, 33% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Brandon Middle School in?
Brandon Middle School is part of Rankin County School District.
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