Pearl River Central High School
Pearl River Central High School serves 942 students in grades 9-12.
Pearl River Central High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pearl River Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pearl River Central High School's student population of 942 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 942 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pearl River Central High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pearl River Central High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #198 out of 825 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 48% |
| White | 91% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pearl River County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pearl River Central High School is Picayune Memorial High School (9.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pearl River Central Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carriere Pearl River Central Junior High School Math: 49% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 810 students10
0.1 miles
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654 0.1 6-8 810 - Carriere Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 711 students
0.4 miles
116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519 0.4 K-2 711 - Carriere Center For Alternative Education Alternative School
4.8 miles
461 Burgetown Rd.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852 4.8 n/a n/a - Picayune Early Head Start Nicholson Grades: PK | 122 students
7.4 miles
1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808 7.4 PK 122 - Carriere Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 772 students10
7.6 miles
1592 Henleyfield Mcneill Road
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-2864 7.6 3-5 772
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