For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,284 students in Pearl River Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pearl River Co School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
3,284 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pearl River Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 84% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.60
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
106 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
3%
47%
# White Students
2,847 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
87%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
256
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
262
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
261
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
236
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
263
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
218
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
61
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,178 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 $11,048 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,178
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,048
$12,013
Best Pearl River Co School District 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl River Co School District?
Pearl River Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,284 students.
What is the rank of Pearl River Co School District?
Pearl River Co School District is ranked #49 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River Co School District?
87% of Pearl River Co School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl River Co School District?
Pearl River Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Pearl River Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,048 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Recent Articles
What Is A Magnet School?
This comprehensive guide explores magnet schools, their history, and their role in public education. It covers their unique characteristics, including specialized curricula and diverse student bodies, while discussing the pros and cons of magnet education. The article also provides practical advice for families considering magnet schools for their children.
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
This comprehensive article explores the pros and cons of school uniforms in public schools. It discusses their impact on safety, learning environment, self-expression, and cost-effectiveness. The piece presents statistics, expert opinions, and arguments from both proponents and opponents, helping parents make informed decisions about uniform policies.
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
