Picayune School District

706 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466-3220
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Picayune School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,598 students in Picayune School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Picayune School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
11 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
3,598 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Picayune School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-84% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#77 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Picayune   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Picayune   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Picayune   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Picayune   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Picayune   School District and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1,170 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
33%
47%
# White Students
1,991 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
55%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
327 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
422
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
277
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
273
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
247
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
208
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
248
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
225
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
245
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
246
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
99
7,677

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,696 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,255 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Picayune   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart displays total spending of Picayune   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,696
$12,205
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Picayune   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,255
$12,074
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Picayune   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Picayune School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Grades: 3-6
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Picayune Memorial High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: #33.
Picayune Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Grades: 7-8
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Roseland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Gilcrease Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1887 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6309
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Grades: PK
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pmhs Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Picayune School District?
Picayune School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,598 students.
What is the rank of Picayune School District?
Picayune School District is ranked #75 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Picayune School District?
55% of Picayune School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Picayune School District?
Picayune School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Picayune School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,255 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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