For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,284 students in 39426, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39426, MS are Pearl River Central High School, Pearl River Central Elementary School and Pearl River Central Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39426 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39426, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39426, MS Public Schools (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: #22.
Pearl River Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Alphabet Ave
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Grades: PK-5
| 1,501 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl River Central Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Grades: 6-8
| 772 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
39426, 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 schools in 39426, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39426, MS include Pearl River Central High School, Pearl River Central Elementary School and Pearl River Central Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 39426?
4 public schools are located in 39426.
What is the racial composition of students in 39426?
39426 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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