Pearl High School vs. Brandon High School
Should I attend Pearl High School or Brandon High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pearl High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Brandon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,210 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,620 students in grades 9-12, Brandon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,210 students
1,620 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#143 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Graduation Rate
94%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
382
415
Grade 10 Students
291
398
Grade 11 Students
271
388
Grade 12 Students
266
388
Ungraded Students
-
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
41%
31%
% White
46%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%