Summary:
The Pearl River County School District in Mississippi operates three schools: Pearl River Central Elementary, Pearl River Central High School, and Pearl River Central Junior High. The district as a whole is ranked 32nd out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating, indicating strong overall performance.
Pearl River Central High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Mississippi high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school excels in end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4%. In contrast, Pearl River Central Junior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking from 89th to 122nd over the past three years, with a lower 3-star rating.
Pearl River Central Elementary also performs well, with proficiency rates on 3rd-5th grade assessments exceeding district and state averages in many subjects, particularly in 4th grade Math and 5th grade Science. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, all three schools in the district have high chronic absenteeism rates, around 24%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the district has a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 54.96% at the high school to 66.26% at the elementary school.
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