Discover Petal School District
The mission of the Petal School District is to empower all students with the attitude, knowledge and lifelong learning skills essential to thrive as responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
District Profile
The Petal School District (PSD) is a top-rated public school district with five schools serving more than 4,200 students in grades PreK through 12. PSD's graduation rate is among the highest public school rate in Mississippi at 97.8%; and consistently receives an "A" rating for its performance as part of Mississippi's Accountability System for Grading Schools and Districts.
The district is also home to a Milken Educator Award recipient and 65 National Board-Certified teachers. Petal High School was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School and is home to one U.S. Presidential Scholar.