Petal High School vs Runnelstown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.1 km 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
Runnelstown School
Petal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
173 students
| Measure | Petal High School Petal, Mississippi | Runnelstown School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 197 | #256 of 427 |
| National rank | #4368 of 16,910 | #36002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,324 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 22% |
| city | Petal | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 33.9).
- •Petal High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 22%).
- •Petal High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Petal High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 75.7%).
- •Runnelstown School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.9).
- •Petal High School is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 173.
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 Runnelstown School?
On the Success Index (US), Petal High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 33.9 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 Runnelstown School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Petal and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petal High School: 1,324. Runnelstown School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petal High School and Runnelstown School rank in Mississippi?
Petal High School is 12th of 197 and Runnelstown School is 256th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).