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HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades -1–5
Brandon, Mississippi · RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students491
Student:Teacher13.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch40%
Title INo
HIGHLAND BLUFF
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 389
491
Total Enrollment
State avg: 81%
40%-40.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Brandon, Mississippi. The school enrolls 491 students. It is part of the RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
County28121
CityBrandon
ZIP39047
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280383001333

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment491
White49.1%
Hispanic / Latino5.9%
Black / African American31.8%
Asian4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
49.1%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
31.8%
Asian
4.3%
Two+
8.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %40%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)