For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,334 students in Pearl River Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pearl River Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
3,334 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Pearl River Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
95 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
3%
47%
# White Students
2,915 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
87%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
283
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
218
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
47
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,025 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,883 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,025
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,883
$11,965
Best Pearl River Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl River Co School Dist School District?
Pearl River Co School Dist School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,334 students.
What is the rank of Pearl River Co School Dist School District?
Pearl River Co School Dist School District is ranked #38 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River Co School Dist School District?
87% of Pearl River Co School Dist School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl River Co School Dist School District?
Pearl River Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Pearl River Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,883 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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