For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,011 students in Carriere, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Carriere, MS is Pearl River Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carriere, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Carriere have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Carriere, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pearl River Central High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carriere, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl River Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7407 Highway 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Grades: 9-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
461 Burgetown Rd.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Carriere, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Grades: K-2
| 711 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carriere, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Carriere, MS include Pearl River Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carriere?
2 public high schools are located in Carriere.
What is the racial composition of students in Carriere?
Carriere public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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