Pearl High School

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Pearl High School ranks 74 th of 226 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

500 Pirates Cove
Pearl, MS 39208

(601) 932-7931

District: Pearl Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
74^th of 226 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,364

Feeder schools for Pearl High School:

Elementary:	Northside Elementary School
	Pearl Lower Elementary School
	Pearl Upper School
Middle:	Pearl Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,262

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.1%

African American:

41.8%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pearl High School ranks better than 67.3% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), African American (41.8%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearl High School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Pearl High School employs 79.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearl High School is $9,364.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pearl High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl High School 74^th of 226 Mississippi public high schools. (See Pearl High School in the ranking list.)

Pearl Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl Public School District 31^st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pearl High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	74.26	26^th	232	88.8%
2005	75.28	30^th	232	87.1%
2006	73.03	32^nd	232	86.2%
2007	81.28	8^th	232	96.6%
2008	85.83	2^nd	235	99.1%
2009	81.09	10^th	235	95.7%
2010	85.28	3^rd	235	98.7%
2011	79.39	15^th	244	93.9%
2012	85.68	7^th	241	97.1%
2013	79.72	31^st	238	87.0%
2014	80.06	18^th	236	92.4%
2015	53.62	84^th	226	62.8%
2016	69.34	58^th	231	74.9%
2017	73.38	49^th	237	79.3%
2018	71.66	53^rd	233	77.3%
2019	68.20	62^nd	233	73.4%
2021	75.47	45^th	231	80.5%
2022	68.48	62^nd	228	72.8%
2023	65.42	74^th	226	67.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pearl High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	835	177	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	1017
1991	852	186	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	1049
1992	873	189	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1066
1993	820	217	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	1041
1994	793	190	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	987
1995	787	203	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	997
1996	787	203	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	997
1997	851	205	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	1063
1998	812	217	1	4	6	n/a	n/a	1040
1999	741	234	2	7	4	n/a	n/a	988
2000	783	229	5	14	1	n/a	n/a	1032
2001	750	224	7	17	0	n/a	n/a	998
2002	752	226	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	1006
2003	752	226	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	1006
2004	724	230	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	975
2005	717	244	8	23	0	n/a	n/a	992
2006	732	265	9	25	0	n/a	n/a	1031
2007	701	284	7	36	1	n/a	n/a	1029
2008	698	283	12	48	0	n/a	n/a	1041
2009	663	300	10	53	1	0	0	1027
2010	652	293	8	58	1	0	1	1013
2011	664	321	9	61	1	0	4	1060
2012	653	353	9	46	0	0	1	1062
2013	675	360	7	58	0	0	1	1101
2014	681	377	8	67	0	0	6	1139
2015	655	425	8	82	0	0	7	1177
2016	637	415	12	99	0	1	3	1167
2017	624	431	16	96	0	1	7	1175
2018	621	420	15	91	0	1	21	1169
2019	590	409	16	93	0	3	24	1135
2020	570	459	18	85	1	2	40	1175
2021	551	435	19	69	1	1	42	1118
2022	557	493	18	83	2	2	55	1210
2023	556	527	16	97	2	2	62	1262

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pearl High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1017	50.1	20.2	n/a
1991	1049	48.8	21.4	n/a
1992	1066	49.1	21.7	30.4
1993	1041	50.6	20.6	33
1994	987	46.9	21.0	31.9
1995	997	48.6	20.5	29.6
1996	997	48.6	20.5	29.6
1997	1063	49.9	21.3	31.7
1998	1040	55.6	18.7	30.6
1999	988	53.6	18.4	40.1
2000	1032	54.3	19.0	39.7
2001	998	59.3	16.8	38.9
2002	1006	92.6	10.9	46.9
2003	1006	92.6	10.9	46.9
2004	975	62.4	15.6	33.1
2005	992	63.6	15.6	35.1
2006	1031	59.9	17.2	41.8
2007	1029	61.9	16.6	45.3
2008	1041	66.8	15.6	48.1
2009	1027	67.6	15.2	49
2010	1013	69.1	14.6	51.3
2011	1060	68.5	15.4	53.8
2012	1062	68.0	15.5	53.6
2013	1101	67.5	16.3	52
2014	1139	69.0	16.4	56.1
2015	1177	72.0	16.3	57.3
2016	1167	70.0	16.6	59.6
2017	1175	69.0	17.0	54.5
2018	1169	69.7	16.7	54.4
2019	1135	69.8	16.2	56.6
2020	1175	70.1	16.7	59.5
2021	1118	75.1	14.8	99.7
2022	1210	77.0	15.6	99.8
2023	1262	79.5	15.8	99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pearl High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1017	50.1	20.2	n/a
1991	1049	48.8	21.4	n/a
1992	1066	49.1	21.7	30.4
1993	1041	50.6	20.6	33
1994	987	46.9	21.0	31.9
1995	997	48.6	20.5	29.6
1996	997	48.6	20.5	29.6
1997	1063	49.9	21.3	31.7
1998	1040	55.6	18.7	30.6
1999	988	53.6	18.4	40.1
2000	1032	54.3	19.0	39.7
2001	998	59.3	16.8	38.9
2002	1006	92.6	10.9	46.9
2003	1006	92.6	10.9	46.9
2004	975	62.4	15.6	33.1
2005	992	63.6	15.6	35.1
2006	1031	59.9	17.2	41.8
2007	1029	61.9	16.6	45.3
2008	1041	66.8	15.6	48.1
2009	1027	67.6	15.2	49
2010	1013	69.1	14.6	51.3
2011	1060	68.5	15.4	53.8
2012	1062	68.0	15.5	53.6
2013	1101	67.5	16.3	52
2014	1139	69.0	16.4	56.1
2015	1177	72.0	16.3	57.3
2016	1167	70.0	16.6	59.6
2017	1175	69.0	17.0	54.5
2018	1169	69.7	16.7	54.4
2019	1135	69.8	16.2	56.6
2020	1175	70.1	16.7	59.5
2021	1118	75.1	14.8	99.7
2022	1210	77.0	15.6	99.8
2023	1262	79.5	15.8	99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pearl High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$336 (3.6%)	$9,028 (96.4%)	$9,364

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 233 High schools	Ranks 74^th of 226 High schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pearl High School)	44.8	66.8	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Pearl Public School District)	52.6	70.6	18%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Pearl High School)	52.9	60.1	7.2%
End of Course English II (Pearl Public School District)	52.9	60.1	7.2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Pearl High School)	73.1	64.8	8.3%
End of Course Biology (Pearl Public School District)	73.1	64.8	8.3%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Pearl High School)	63.7	76.1	12.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Pearl Public School District)	63.7	76.1	12.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1135	1262	11.2%
African American	409	527	28.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	16	16
Hispanic	93	97	4.3%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	590	556	5.8%
Two or More Races	24	62	158.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.6%	99.8%	43.2%

Schools Near Pearl High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAAP English Language Arts (2023)		MAAP Mathematics (2023)		MAAP Algebra I (2023)	MAAP English II (2023)	MAAP Science (2023)	MAAP Biology (2023)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pearl High School	Public	9-12	500 Pirates Cove	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 932-7931	1,262	80	15.8	99.8%	556 (44.1%)	527 (41.8%)	97 (7.7%)	16 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (4.9%)	65.4	74^th of 226 public high schools	67.3%		68.5	62^nd of 228 public high schools	72.8%	12					66.8	60.1		64.8	76.1	$9,364	$336	$9,028
Richland High School	Public	7-12	1202 Highway 49 South	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 939-5144	807	69	11.6	99.6%	411 (50.9%)	227 (28.1%)	83 (10.3%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (9.5%)	63.5	79^th of 226 public high schools	65.0%		41.1	146^th of 228 public high schools	36.0%	67	38.9	36.7	58.0	51.4	70.4	65.8	63.7	53.4	74.4	$10,134	$830	$9,305
Murrah High School	Public	9-12	1400 Murrah Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 960-5380	1,326	73	18.1	100.0%	22 (1.7%)	1,255 (94.6%)	27 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.6%)	39.4	144^th of 226 public high schools	36.3%		24	178^th of 228 public high schools	21.9%	34					69.3	44.0		41.7	71.0	$8,454	$969	$7,485
Brandon High School	Public	9-12	3090 Highway 18	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 825-2261	1,648	105	15.6	99.8%	970 (58.9%)	545 (33.1%)	17 (1.0%)	18 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (5.9%)	72.8	46^th of 226 public high schools	79.6%		77	42^nd of 228 public high schools	81.6%	4					65.3	68.1		69.7	88.2	$8,763	$352	$8,411
Lanier High School	Public	9-12	833 W Maple Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 960-5369	603	47	12.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	590 (97.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	13	204^th of 226 public high schools	9.7%		5.4	223^rd of 228 public high schools	2.2%	19					34.4			20.0	64.0	$10,809	$1,359	$9,450
Jim Hill High School	Public	9-12	2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 960-5354	908	73	12.3	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	877 (96.6%)	24 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	23.1	174^th of 226 public high schools	23.0%		19.1	190^th of 228 public high schools	16.7%	16					52.5	37.4		40.6	57.8	$9,095	$966	$8,129
Florence High School	Public	9-12	232 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 845-2205	719	47	15.1	99.6%	570 (79.3%)	100 (13.9%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	67	67^th of 226 public high schools	70.4%		64.4	77^th of 228 public high schools	66.2%	10					48.7	67.9		72.4	80.4	$9,490	$359	$9,130
Provine High School	Public	9-12	2400 Robinson St	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 960-5393	774	54	14.4	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	751 (97.0%)	18 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	9.5	212^th of 226 public high schools	6.2%		4.2	225^th of 228 public high schools	1.3%	13					48.9	19.0		38.7	28.8	$8,858	$1,030	$7,828
Career Development Center	Public	9-12	2703 First Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 960-5322	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northwest Rankin High School	Public	9-12	5805 Highway 25	Flowood	39232	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 992-2242	1,898	112	16.8	99.8%	1,074 (56.6%)	567 (29.9%)	37 (1.9%)	60 (3.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	156 (8.2%)	82.1	25^th of 226 public high schools	88.9%		73.8	49^th of 228 public high schools	78.5%	24					76.2	69.0		74.8	88.0	$8,577	$309	$8,269

Frequently Asked Questions about Pearl High School

What schools feed into Pearl High School?

Pearl High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northside Elementary School
Elementary : Pearl Lower Elementary School
Elementary : Pearl Upper School
Middle : Pearl Junior High School

How many students attend Pearl High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,262 students attended Pearl High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pearl High School?

Students at Pearl High School are 44% White, 42% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Pearl High School in?

Pearl Public School District

Is Pearl High School a good school?

Pearl High School ranks 74^th of 226 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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