Best Schools in Picayune, MS
Picayune, MS has a total of 27 schools including 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 12,308 students attend Picayune, MS schools. On average, schools in Picayune score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Picayune meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Picayune, MS
Picayune, MS has 8 high schools with 4,040 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 Picayune score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Picayune 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. Hancock High School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
4. Picayune Memorial High School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students
Best Middle Schools in Picayune, MS
Picayune, MS has 4 middle schools with 2,688 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 Picayune score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Picayune exceed expectations.
1. Hancock Middle School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Middle School Of Poplarville
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Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
3. Pearl River Central Junior High
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Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
4. Picayune Junior High School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Picayune, MS
Picayune, MS has 15 elementary schools with 5,580 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 Picayune score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Picayune meet expectations.
1. Hancock North Central Elementary
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Pearl River Central Elementar
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Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1501 Students
3. South Side Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 298 Students
4. South Hancock Elementary School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
5. Sixth Ward Elementary School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
6. West Hancock Elementary School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
7. Roseland Park Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 366 Students
8. Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
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Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 429 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 Picayune, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Picayune, MS has a total population of 25,242 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Picayune, 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 Picayune, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Picayune, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Picayune, MS.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 45%
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- Actual Test Scores: 43%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
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- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 48%
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- Actual Test Scores: 40%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 52%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations