High Schools in Pearl River County School District


Summary:

The Pearl River County School District in Mississippi is home to one standout high school, Pearl River Central High School. This school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, placing it in the top 30% of high schools statewide. With a graduation rate of 89.4%, the school outperforms the state average, and its students excel on end-of-course assessments in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History.

Despite serving a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 54.96%, Pearl River Central High School continues to deliver a quality education. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.2 is slightly lower than the state average, suggesting a focus on personalized attention. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% is an area for improvement, as it exceeds the state's target of 15% or less.

Overall, Pearl River County School District can be proud of the performance of Pearl River Central High School, which has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to supporting its diverse student population. While the school faces some challenges, its strong test scores, graduation rate, and overall ranking indicate that it is providing a valuable educational experience for the students in the community.

District Detail

 130 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426

 (601) 798-7744

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,128

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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