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6.5 avg / 10

Pearl Public School District

School District · Pearl, Mississippi

Students: 4,190
Teachers (FTE): 294
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,831

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#57 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,831

$1,781 vs Mississippi median

District size

4,190 students

Larger than Mississippi median

About Pearl Public School District

Pearl Public School District is a Pearl, Mississippi school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 4,190 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $10,831 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Pearl Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pearl High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Pearl Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Pearl Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Pearl Public School District with test data.

District Details

City
Pearl
Total Enrollment
4,190
Teachers (FTE)
294
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pearl Public School District?

Pearl Public School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pearl Public School District?

The average composite rating for Pearl Public School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pearl Public School District?

Pearl Public School District spends $10,831 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pearl Public School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pearl Public School District is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pearl Public School District?

Pearl High School is the highest-rated school in Pearl Public School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Pearl Public School District?

Across schools in Pearl Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pearl Public School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Pearl Public School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
52.6%
ELA Proficiency
49.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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