Elementary Schools in Pearl River County School District


Summary:

The Pearl River County School District in Mississippi has only one elementary school, Pearl River Central Elementar, which serves students from grades K-5. Despite being the sole elementary school in the district, it has demonstrated strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the state averages.

Pearl River Central Elementar has a predominantly white student population, with 85.68% of students identifying as white. The school also serves a high-poverty community, with 99.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these economic challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8, suggesting efficient resource allocation and a more personalized learning environment. The school's ranking has steadily improved over the past three years, moving from 140th in 2021-2022 to 116th out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overall, Pearl River Central Elementar stands out as a strong-performing elementary school within the Pearl River County School District, providing a quality education to its students despite the economic challenges faced by the community it serves. The school's academic achievements, improving ranking, and efficient resource allocation suggest a commitment to student success and a positive learning environment.

District Detail

 130 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426

 (601) 798-7744

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,284

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
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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