For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,071 students in Pearl, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 828 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Pearl, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pearl, MS are Pearl High School, Northside Elementary School and Pearl Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Pearl have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pearl, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Pirates Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Harle Street
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Grades: 2-3
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl Upper School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Treasure Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Grades: 4-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Grades: PK-1
| 714 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pearl, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Pearl, MS include Pearl High School, Northside Elementary School and Pearl Upper School.
How many public schools are located in Pearl, MS?
5 public schools are located in Pearl, MS.
What percentage of students in Pearl, MS go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Pearl, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl, MS?
Pearl, MS public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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