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Petal School District

P. O. Drawer 523, Petal, MS 39465

(601) 545-3002

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  • Name

    Type

    Grade
    Level

    Enrollment

    TestRating

  • Petal Middle School

    203 Hwy 42 East
    Petal, MS 39465

    Public

    7-8

    594

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  • Petal High School

    1145 Hwy 42 East
    Petal, MS 39465

    Public

    9-12

    1180

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    Petal School District Statistics

    The Petal School District is located in Petal, MS and includes 5 schools that serve 3,995 students in grades PK through 12.  

    District Spending

    The Petal School District spends $7,255 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

    District Student-Teacher Ratio

    The Petal School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

    District Student Information

    The Petal School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

    In the Petal School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

    The Petal School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.  

    Source: NCES, 2008

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