Petal High School

Petal High School

Petal School District

Petal, Mississippi

1,288 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(601)583-3538 School Website

Best ACT in Mississippi High Schools

1,288

Students

14.1:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,310

out of 1600

Excellent

Avg ACT Score

B+

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

B+

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

14%

of students

Average

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

B+

students per teacher

Good

Graduation Rate

98%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

71%

A-

Good

Math Proficiency

90%

A+

Excellent

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Petal High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Petal High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

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After Petal High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

University of Southern Mississippi

Mississippi State University

University of Mississippi

Pearl River Community College

Jones County Junior College

William Carey University

The University of Alabama

Louisiana State University

Popular Majors

Nursing

Biology

Business

Psychology

Pre-Medicine Studies

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Physical Therapy

Chemistry

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School Details

Address

1145 Highway 42 E, Petal, MS 39465

Phone

(601)583-3538

Website

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District

Petal School District

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Other Schools in District

Petal Primary School

Petal High School

Petal Upper Elementary School

Petal Elementary

Petal Middle School