Petal High School

Petal High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1145 Highway 42,  Petal, MS
Petal School District
4.2
2.2
1,335 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Knight
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
44.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
84.7%
State Average
0.8%
Science
7.7%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
389:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
69.5%
Black
18.2%
Hispanic
6.4%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern Mississippi 371 Students
Mississippi State University 273 Students
University of Mississippi 249 Students
Pearl River Community College 215 Students
Jones County Junior College 170 Students
William Carey University 134 Students
The University of Alabama 118 Students
Louisiana State University 71 Students
University of South Alabama 66 Students
Millsaps College 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Business 40 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 20 Students
Physical Therapy 20 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 156 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/15/2025
I have the best experience in Petal High school I have been able to participate in various activities such as CTE classes. I made the Health Science and I participate in the blood drive. In this school I have the best teachers that help me a lot, they also have ESL class for students that don't speak English
4.0 Junior
8/29/2023
Petal High School has been a life changing experience for me as a whole. Petal High School has encouraged me to become a better me by pushing me to get out of my comfort zone. Petal High School offers a lot for us to be a very small town in Mississippi.
4.0 Alum
12/3/2022
Petal High School has a very large student body that is diverse (for Mississippi). Their teachers are generally adored by students. They have a variety of sports teams and student club and groups.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/17/2023
used to bee good but they implemented new rules that WERE not really NEEDED at ALL since 2023 the school is a 1 and a half star in my personal opinion. my student keeps complaining to me NONSTOP about the new Absurd rules. but for example 2021-2022 I would get it a 4-5 star rating. rules were reason...
1.0 parent
11/27/2017
This school has two goals football and passing the state test. If that is what you want from a school the this is the place. Otherwise it is a total waste of 4 years.
4.0 student
6/5/2013
Petal high school is a great school overall. But there are teachers that do not need to be teaching, example teachers that are coaches.. This school is very focused to sports, football in particular, the school has cut back on the funding for to arts, the football players don't pay much, everything...
3.0 parent
8/10/2011
Do not have a problem with the education of the school, this school is the reason we moved here. but If your child is not in the right click they are bullied and targeted. The school cares more about the dress code then stopping the bullies! I have loved most of the teachers, however the principal i...

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Petal High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Petal, MS, in the Petal neighborhood, and is served by the Petal School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,335 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Petal High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $242,446. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Central Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Petal has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Petal High School.

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