Pearl Public School District


Summary:

The Pearl Public School District in Mississippi operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from grades 2 through 12. The district faces significant economic challenges, with extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all its schools.

Among the standout schools in the district is Pearl Upper School, an elementary school that has consistently ranked among the top 100 in the state and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, are generally above the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Northside Elementary School, which boasts impressive test scores, with 74.3% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.2% proficient or better in Mathematics.

While not the highest-ranked middle school in the district, Pearl Junior High School stands out for its 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, which is much higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's overall test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the district and state averages, indicating potential areas for improvement. The district's economic challenges, as evidenced by the extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, may be impacting student learning and achievement across the Pearl Public School District.

District Detail

 3375 Highway 80 East
Pearl, MS 39208

 (601) 932-7921

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,216

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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