Petal High School vs Petal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 849 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petal High School
Petal · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,324 students
Petal Primary School
Petal · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
1,016 students
| Measure | Petal High School Petal, Mississippi | Petal Primary School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 197 | #116 of 427 |
| National rank | #4368 of 16,910 | #23628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,324 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Petal | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 52.2).
- •Petal High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Petal High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Petal High School is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 1,016.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Petal High School better than Petal Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Petal High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Petal High School and Petal Primary School?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Petal and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petal High School: 1,324. Petal Primary School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petal High School and Petal Primary School rank in Mississippi?
Petal High School is 12th of 197 and Petal Primary School is 116th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).