We’re #1

because our people make a difference.”

Petal School District Superintendent, Matt Dillon

“Love my City! Friendliest and Safest City I have lived in!”

– Jason Sinclair

“The city is a wonderful place. Peaceful city. ”

– Matt Naylor

“Petal, a great place to live!”

– Samuel Paul Calvin

PETAL SCHOOLS ARE RATED #1 IN MISSISSIPPI

MS Department of Education Accountability Report

PETAL, THE SAFEST CITY IN MISSISSIPPI

National Council for Home Safety & Security

BEST TOWN IN MS FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
NAMED SPORTS ILLUSTRATED “SPORTS TOWN” FOR MS
RATED ONE OF 10 BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN MS
PETAL HIGH SCHOOL RANKED #3 IN MS

LEARN HERE.

In addition to our superior public school system, The City of Petal became Mississippi’s first certified Excel By 5 early childhood community in 2006. We believe that investing in our youngest citizens will mean a brighter future for our city.

See Childcare & Education

CREATE HERE.

Petal’s population is growing, and the creative class is growing with it. More and more creative and entreprenurial people are moving here, raising their families, starting businesses and calling Petal home. Will you be among them?

WORSHIP HERE.

Finding a great church family can be an important part of feeling at home in a new city. Petal has a diverse range of churches and religious communities who are ready to welcome you home.

See Petal Churches