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Rankin County School District, Mississippi

Rankin County School District is a unified school district in Rankin County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 131,093 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 750 sq mi (1,942 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
131,093 ± 59
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Rankin County
Land area
750 sq mi (1,942 km²)
Median household income
$84,427 ± $5,098
Median home value
$249,300 ± $6,916
Water area
30.5 sq mi (78.9 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2803830
Coordinates (central point)
32.269294, -89.933334
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Rankin County School District, largest first

  1. Brandon (city)25,542 people
  2. Flowood (city)10,587 people
  3. Richland (city)7,346 people
  4. Florence (city)4,696 people
  5. Cleary (CDP)2,295 people
  6. Pelahatchie (town)1,423 people
  7. Robinhood (CDP)1,298 people
  8. Puckett (village)463 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Pearl Public School District9.4 mi west
  2. Jackson Public School District17 mi west
  3. Scott County School District25 mi northeast
  4. Simpson County School District25 mi south
  5. Smith County School District31 mi southeast
  6. Hinds County School District33 mi west
  7. Madison County School District34 mi north

These share a boundary with Rankin County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Rankin County School District before you rely on it.

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