HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school that is part of the Rankin County School District school district, located in Brandon, MS with about 787 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY, located in Brandon, Mississippi, is a public school serving students in the Rankin County School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. As part of the larger Rankin County system, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners during their foundational educational years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with creative arts and physical education. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and effective communication between staff, parents, and students, HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its student body for success as they transition to middle school. Its location in the growing Brandon community allows it to draw from a diverse and involved parent base, which contributes to the school's overall culture and academic environment.

For more information, contact HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY at (601) 992-5168 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5970 Highland Bluff
Brandon, MS 39047
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HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Brandon, MS with about 787 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
787
Teachers:
40.13
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 787 students

White
67.2%
Black or African American
16.8%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.