For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,128 students in Pearl River County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pearl River County School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
3,128 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pearl River County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.2%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,387 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,850 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,387
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,850
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pearl River County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl River Central High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7407 Highway 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Gr: 9-12 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pearl River Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Alphabet Ave
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Gr: PK-5 | 1,414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Pearl River Central Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl River County School District?
Pearl River County School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,128 students.
What is the rank of Pearl River County School District?
Pearl River County School District is ranked #47 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River County School District?
85% of Pearl River County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl River County School District?
Pearl River County 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 County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,850 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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