Pearl Public School District
School District · Pearl, Mississippi
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
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Pearl Public School District with test data.
Schools in Pearl Public School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- 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%
Resources
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.
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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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