Picayune School District

706 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466-3220
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Picayune School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,315 students in Picayune 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 Picayune School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
3,315 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Picayune School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#61 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Picayune   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Picayune   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Picayune   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Picayune   School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1,056 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
32%
47%
# White Students
1,910 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
58%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
224 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
261
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
250
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
282
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
61
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,695 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,216 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Picayune   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Picayune   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,695
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Picayune   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,216
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Picayune   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Picayune School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Grades: 3-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Picayune Junior High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Picayune Memorial High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Rank: #44.
West Side Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Roseland Park Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Gilcrease Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Nicholson Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1887 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6309
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Rosa Street
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
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Grades: PK-2
| 312 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Picayune School District?
Picayune School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,315 students.
What is the rank of Picayune School District?
Picayune School District is ranked #58 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Picayune School District?
58% of Picayune School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Picayune School District?
Picayune School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Picayune School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,216 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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