Pearl High School is a suburban public high school located in Pearl, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Pearl Public School District.
Serving 1,280 students in grades 9-12, Pearl High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Pearl High School's student population of 1,280 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Pearl High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
43%
47%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl High School's ranking?
Pearl High School is ranked #109 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pearl High School often compared to?
Pearl High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandon High School, Northwest Rankin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearl High School?
The graduation rate of Pearl High School is 97%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pearl High School?
1,280 students attend Pearl High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pearl High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl High School?
Pearl High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pearl High School offer ?
Pearl High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl High School part of?
Pearl High School is part of Pearl Public School District.
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