Picayune Memorial High School
Picayune Memorial High School serves 939 students in grades 9-12.
Picayune Memorial High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Picayune Memorial 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 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Picayune Memorial High School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 939 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Picayune Memorial 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 Picayune Memorial High School is 0.52, 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 | #189 out of 825 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 33% | 48% |
| White | 61% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Picayune School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Picayune Memorial High School is Pearl River Central High School (9.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Picayune Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Side Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Picayune Picayune Junior High School Math: 45% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 510 students10
0.2 miles
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449 0.2 7-8 510 - Picayune Pmhs Career & Technology Center Vocational School
0.2 miles
600 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601 0.2 n/a n/a - Picayune West Side Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 425 students10
0.3 miles
111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625 0.3 K-6 425 - Picayune South Side Lower Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 290 students
0.8 miles
400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683 0.8 PK-2 290 - Picayune Early Head Start Rosa Street Grades: PK | 124 students
0.9 miles
1620 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702 0.9 PK 124
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