Below Average
#736 of 863 schools in MS
Pearl River Central Junior High
Middle School · Pearl River Co School Dist · Carriere, MS
A Pearl River Co School Dist middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7391 HWY 11, Carriere, MS 39426
- Math 56% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl River Central Junior High score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl River Central Junior High 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
- #2 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 Junior High is listed in PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl River Central Junior High
Pearl River Central Junior High is a public middle school in Carriere, MS, part of Pearl River Co School Dist, serving approximately 775 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #736 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl River Central Junior High
What grades does Pearl River Central Junior High serve?
Pearl River Central Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pearl River Central Junior High?
Pearl River Central Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central Junior High is 15.2:1. 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 Junior High rank in MS?
Pearl River Central Junior High ranks #736 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pearl River Central Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl River Central Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl River Central Junior High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pearl River Central Junior High a charter school?
No, Pearl River Central Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl River Central Junior High a Title I school?
No, Pearl River Central Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl River Central Junior High?
61.4% of students at Pearl River Central Junior High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pearl River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (601) 798-5654
- 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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