Best Schools in Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County, MS has a total of 29 schools including 10 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 10,598 students attend Pearl River County, MS schools. On average, schools in Pearl River County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pearl River County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County, MS has 10 high schools with 3,114 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pearl River County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pearl River County meet expectations.
1. Poplarville Jr Sr High School
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Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
2. Pearl River Central High School
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Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
3. Picayune Memorial High School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students
4. Lumberton High School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County, MS has 3 middle schools with 1,730 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pearl River County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pearl River County exceed expectations.
1. Middle School Of Poplarville
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Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
2. Pearl River Central Junior High
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Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Picayune Junior High School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County, MS has 16 elementary schools with 5,754 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pearl River County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pearl River County meet expectations.
1. Pearl River Central Elementar
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Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1501 Students
2. South Side Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 298 Students
3. Baxterville School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students
4. Fifth Ward Junior High School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 430 Students
5. Sixth Ward Elementary School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
6. Roseland Park Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 366 Students
7. Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
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Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 429 Students
8. Lumberton Elementary
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
9. West Side Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 427 Students
10. Nicholson Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 363 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pearl River County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pearl River County, MS has a total population of 56,145 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pearl River County, 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 Pearl River County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pearl River County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pearl River County, MS.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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