For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,814 students in Pearl River County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 295 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pearl River County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pearl River County, MS are Poplarville Jr Sr High School, Pearl River Central High School and West Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl River County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Pearl River County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pearl River County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl River Central High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7407 Highway 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Grades: 9-12
| 1,053 students
Rank: #33.
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23350 Highway 43
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Grades: 3-6
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Middle School Of Poplarville
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Pearl River Central Elementar
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Alphabet Ave
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Grades: PK-5
| 1,492 students
Rank: #77.
Pearl River Central Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #88.
Picayune Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #99.
Picayune Memorial High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Rank: #1010.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #1111.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Grades: 3-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1212.
Roseland Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Gilcrease Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #1313.
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1887 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6309
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6309
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
461 Burgetown Rd.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pmhs Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Grades: K-2
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Grades: PK-2
| 312 students
Pearl River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Grades: K-2
| 711 students
Poplarville Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pearl River County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Pearl River County, MS include Poplarville Jr Sr High School, Pearl River Central High School and West Hancock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pearl River County, MS?
21 public schools are located in Pearl River County, MS.
What percentage of students in Pearl River County, MS go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pearl River County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River County, MS?
Pearl River County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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