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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,431 students in Picayune School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 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 44% 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
1,046 Schools
# Students
3,431 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Picayune 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 80-84% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1,126 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
33%
47%
# White Students
1,931 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
56%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
267 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
264
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
249
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
270
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
278
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
71
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,266 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,803 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,266
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,803
$12,013
Best Picayune School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Grades: 3-6
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Picayune Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
Picayune Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Grades: 7-8
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Roseland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Gilcrease Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Nicholson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1887 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6309
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6309
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
West Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Grades: K-6
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Head Start Nicholson
Magnet School
1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Head Start Rosa Street
Magnet School
1620 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pmhs Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
600 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Side Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Grades: PK-2
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Picayune School District?
Picayune School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,431 students.
What is the rank of Picayune School District?
Picayune School District is ranked #74 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. 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?
56% of Picayune School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% 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 $11,803 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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