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#506 of 863 schools in MS
Pearl River Central High School
High School · Pearl River Co School Dist · Carriere, MS
A Pearl River Co School Dist high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7407 HIGHWAY 11, Carriere, MS 39426
- Math 76% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pearl River Central High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl River Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,000
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pearl River Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl River Central High School is listed in PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl River Central High School
Pearl River Central High School is a public high school in Carriere, MS, part of Pearl River Co School Dist, serving approximately 997 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl River Central High School
What grades does Pearl River Central High School serve?
Pearl River Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pearl River Central High School?
Pearl River Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 997 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl River Central High School rank in MS?
Pearl River Central High School ranks #506 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pearl River Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl River Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pearl River Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl River Central High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pearl River Central High School a charter school?
No, Pearl River Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl River Central High School a Title I school?
No, Pearl River Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl River Central High School?
55.0% of students at Pearl River Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 997
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pearl River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (601) 798-1986
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39426)
- 17,555
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39426; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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