Best Schools in Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County, MS has 22 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,595 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Pearl River County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pearl River County, MS
The top high schools in Pearl River County, 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. Pearl River Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
3. Picayune Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 941 Students
4. Lumberton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pearl River County, MS
The top middle schools in Pearl River County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School Of Poplarville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
2. Pearl River Central Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Picayune Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pearl River County, MS
The top elementary schools in Pearl River County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 429 Students
2. Pearl River Central Elementar
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1501 Students
3. South Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 298 Students
4. Roseland Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 366 Students
5. Nicholson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 363 Students
6. Lumberton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
7. West Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 427 Students
8. Poplarville Lower Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 476 Students
9. Union Baptist Kindergarten
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Projected Test Scores
Union Baptist Kindergarten • Private • Grades KG • 13 Students
10. South Side Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 335 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.
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 Pearl River County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pearl River County, MS
How many schools are in Pearl River County, MS?
Pearl River County, MS has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,595 students in total.
How do schools in Pearl River County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Pearl River County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Pearl River County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pearl River County?
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: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pearl River County
3 places in Pearl River County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Picayune (9)
- Carriere (3)
- Poplarville (3)
School districts (3)
- Picayune School District (9 schools)
- Poplarville Separate School Dist (4 schools)
- Pearl River Co School Dist (3 schools)