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- Overall Rank: 2,320
- Population: 17,262
- Median household income: $69,761
- Median home value: $268,900 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,079 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Hernando Middle School (grade A), DeSoto Central Middle School (grade A minus), Hernando Hills Elementary (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Northpoint Christian School (grade A minus), Desoto Christian Academy (grade B minus), Magnolia Heights School (grade B minus)

#9. Hernando, Mississippi

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- Overall Rank: 1,992
- Population: 45,938
- Median household income: $93,762
- Median home value: $245,800 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,504 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Forest Hill Elementary School (grade A), Farmington Elementary School (grade A), Dogwood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Lausanne Collegiate School (grade A+), St. Mary's Episcopal School (grade A+), Memphis University School (grade A+)

#8. Olive Branch, Mississippi

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- Overall Rank: 1,863
- Population: 27,255
- Median household income: $56,838
- Median home value: $157,100 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,101 (39% rent)
- Top public schools: Pearl High School (grade A), Pearl Upper School (grade A), Pearl Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

#7. Pearl, Mississippi

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- Overall Rank: 1,576
- Population: 1,974
- Median household income: $55,583
- Median home value: $163,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $718 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Carver Middle School (grade B+), Raymond Elementary School (grade B minus), Raymond High School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools: Mt. Salus Christian School (grade A), Clinton Christian Academy (grade A), Rebul Academy (grade B)

#6. Raymond, Mississippi

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- Overall Rank: 1,135
- Population: 25,142
- Median household income: $89,051
- Median home value: $242,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,110 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Brandon Elementary School (grade A), Brandon Middle School (grade A), StoneBridge Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

#5. Brandon, Mississippi

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- Overall Rank: 860
- Population: 27,668
- Median household income: $71,315
- Median home value: $204,100 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,179 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Clinton Junior High School (grade A+), Northside Elementary School (grade A+), Eastside Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

#4. Clinton, Mississippi

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- Overall Rank: 731
- Population: 24,618
- Median household income: $66,171
- Median home value: $240,700 (49% own)
- Median rent: $1,185 (51% rent)
- Top public schools: Madison Middle School (grade A), Madison Station Elementary School (grade A), Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

#3. Ridgeland, Mississippi

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- Overall Rank: 341
- Population: 10,204
- Median household income: $89,144
- Median home value: $257,900 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,398 (47% rent)
- Top public schools: Northwest Rankin Middle School (grade A), Northwest Rankin Elementary School (grade A), Flowood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

#2. Flowood, Mississippi

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- Overall Rank: 49
- Population: 27,595
- Median household income: $124,575
- Median home value: $312,800 (93% own)
- Median rent: $1,744 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Madison Middle School (grade A), Madison Station Elementary School (grade A), Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.

#1. Madison, Mississippi