Pearl High School vs. Northwest Rankin High School
Should I attend Pearl High School or Northwest Rankin 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
Northwest Rankin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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 1,796 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Rankin High School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
1,796 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#170 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
382
480
Grade 10 Students
291
468
Grade 11 Students
271
424
Grade 12 Students
266
396
Ungraded Students
-
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
41%
31%
% White
46%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%