Picayune Memorial High School

800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 875 students in grades 9-12, Picayune Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 875 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Picayune Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Picayune Memorial High School's student population of 875 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
875 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Picayune Memorial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Picayune Memorial High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#380 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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21%
37%
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41%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
4%
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Black
31%
47%
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White
61%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Picayune Memorial High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Picayune Memorial High School's ranking?
Picayune Memorial High School is ranked #380 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Picayune Memorial High School often compared to?
Picayune Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl River Central High School, Poplarville Jr Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Picayune Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Picayune Memorial High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Picayune Memorial High School?
875 students attend Picayune Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Picayune Memorial High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 5% 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 Memorial High School?
Picayune Memorial High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Picayune Memorial High School offer ?
Picayune Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Picayune Memorial High School part of?
Picayune Memorial High School is part of Picayune School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 875 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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