Overview

Petal High School is a public school in Petal, MS, offering AP courses. It is the only high school in Petal School Dist.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Petal High School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Mississippi with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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ACADEMICS

College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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Courses & Programs

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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1145 Mississippi 42
Petal, MS 39465
School leader: Tyler Watkins
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Nearby Schools

  • 8 /10
    Petal Elementary School
    0.13 miles
    Public district; 3-4 & Ungraded
  • 9 /10
    Petal Primary School
    0.49 miles
    Public district; PK, K-2 & Ungraded
  • NA
    Petal Children's Center
    1.93 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Mimi's Playhouse
    2.15 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Play School Child Care Center
    2.64 miles
    Private; PK
  • 8 /10
    Petal Upper Elementary School
    3.26 miles
    Public district; 5-6 & Ungraded
  • 9 /10
    Petal Middle School
    3.29 miles
    Public district; 7-8 & Ungraded
  • NA
    Kid's Korner Child Development Center
    3.31 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Charles H Johnson Head Start
    3.81 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    Oak Grove High School
    12.28 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 9 /10
    Petal Middle School
    3.29 miles
    Public district; 7-8 & Ungraded
  • 9 /10
    Petal Primary School
    0.49 miles
    Public district; PK, K-2 & Ungraded
  • 8 /10
    Hawkins Elementary School
    5.71 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5 & Ungraded
  • 8 /10
    Rowan Elementary School
    6.29 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5 & Ungraded
  • 8 /10
    North Forrest High School
    8.52 miles
    Public district; 7-12 & Ungraded
  • 8 /10
    Petal Elementary School
    0.13 miles
    Public district; 3-4 & Ungraded
  • 8 /10
    Petal Upper Elementary School
    3.26 miles
    Public district; 5-6 & Ungraded
  • 7 /10
    Oak Grove Elementary School
    13.46 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5 & Ungraded