Poplarville Jr Sr High School vs. Pearl River Central High School
Should I attend Poplarville Jr Sr High School or Pearl River Central 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
Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Pearl River Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, Pearl River Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
537 students
1,053 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
60 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#106 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Pearl River Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Pearl River Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/45000/45485/pearl-river-central-high-school-chart-bdDMWk6.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
74%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
162
304
Grade 10 Students
133
250
Grade 11 Students
128
267
Grade 12 Students
109
218
Ungraded Students
5
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
9%
3%
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% White
86%
88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.25
0.22
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Pearl River Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Pearl River Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/45000/45485/pearl-river-central-high-school-chart-RDJqdL.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
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