Summary:
The Pearl River County School District operates three schools in the area: Pearl River Central Elementary, Pearl River Central High School, and Pearl River Central Junior High. These schools serve students from elementary through high school, with a predominantly White student population and high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients.
Pearl River Central High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 61st out of 228 Mississippi high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school exceeds state averages in several key test scores, including Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. In contrast, Pearl River Central Junior High lags behind the state in 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts proficiency, suggesting an area for improvement within the district.
Pearl River Central Elementary also performs well, ranking 116th out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school exceeds state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, and particularly excels in 5th grade Science. However, the district as a whole faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all three schools reporting extremely high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 99.61% to 99.8%.
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