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6.1avg / 10

Pearl River Co School Dist School District

School District · Carriere, Mississippi

Students: 3,263
Teachers (FTE): 216

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,263

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#95 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,031

$2,581 vs Mississippi median

District size

3,263 students

Larger than Mississippi median

The short answer

Pearl River Co School Dist ranks #95 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Pearl River Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pearl River Central Junior High (6.9/10), Pearl River Central High School (6.6/10), and Pearl River Central Elementar (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Pearl River Central High School

STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pearl River Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pearl River Co School Dist

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Pearl River Central Junior High6.9 / 10
2Pearl River Central High School6.6 / 10
3Pearl River Central Elementar4.7 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Pearl River Co School Dist

Pearl River Co School Dist is a Carriere, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 3,263 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $10,031 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Pearl River Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pearl River Central Junior High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Pearl River Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.

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

District Map

Schools in Pearl River Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency55.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency50.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Pearl River Co School Dist with test data.

Schools in Pearl River Co School Dist

3 schools

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Carriere
Total Enrollment
3,263
Teachers (FTE)
216
District spending per student
$10,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pearl River Co School Dist?

Pearl River Co School Dist has 3 schools in total — 1 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 River Co School Dist?

The average composite rating for Pearl River Co School Dist is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Pearl River Co School Dist?

Pearl River Co School Dist's district-level spending was $10,031 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pearl River Co School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pearl River Co School Dist is 15.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pearl River Co School Dist?

Pearl River Central Junior High is the highest-rated school in Pearl River Co School Dist with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Pearl River Co School Dist?

Across schools in Pearl River Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pearl River Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Pearl River Co School Dist has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
55.1%
ELA Proficiency
50.0%

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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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