Top Rankings
Pearl Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,216 students in Pearl Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pearl Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
4,216 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pearl Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
332 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
1,615 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
38%
47%
# White Students
1,913 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
45%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
294 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
343
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
302
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
284
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
300
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
285
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
316
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
375
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
349
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
254
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
1
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,925 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,300 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,925
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,300
$12,013
Best Pearl Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Pirates Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Harle Street
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Grades: 2-3
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl Upper School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Treasure Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Grades: 4-5
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pearl Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Grades: PK-1
| 782 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl Public School District?
Pearl Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,216 students.
What is the rank of Pearl Public School District?
Pearl Public School District is ranked #40 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl Public School District?
45% of Pearl Public School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl Public School District?
Pearl Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Pearl Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,300 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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