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Best Schools in Carriere, MS
Carriere, MS has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,556 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Carriere meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carriere, MS
The top high schools in Carriere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poplarville Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
2. Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1187 Students
3. Pearl River Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
4. Picayune Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 941 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carriere, MS
The top middle schools in Carriere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Middle School Of Poplarville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
3. Pearl River Central Junior High
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Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
4. Picayune Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carriere, MS
The top elementary schools in Carriere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
2. Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 429 Students
3. Pearl River Central Elementar
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1501 Students
4. South Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 298 Students
5. Roseland Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 366 Students
6. West Side Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 427 Students
7. Poplarville Lower Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 476 Students
8. South Side Lower Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 335 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carriere, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carriere, MS has a total population of 15,965 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carriere, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carriere, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carriere, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carriere, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carriere, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carriere, MS
How many schools are in Carriere, MS?
Carriere, MS has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,556 students in total.
How do schools in Carriere perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Carriere score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Carriere meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carriere?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Carriere
3 of 3 schools in Carriere carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Carriere. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.