Is Pearl River Central Junior High a good school?

Pearl River Central Junior High ranks 101 st of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pearl River Central Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 772 students attended Pearl River Central Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Pearl River Central Junior High?

Students at Pearl River Central Junior High are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Pearl River Central Junior High attend?

Students who attend Pearl River Central Junior High usually go on to attend Pearl River Central High School

Pearl River Central Junior High School in Carriere MS

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Pearl River Central Junior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl River Central Junior High 101^st of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Pearl River Central Junior High in the ranking list.)

Pearl River County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl River County School District 27^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pearl River Central Junior High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	59.72	102^nd	244	58.2%
2009	62.07	92^nd	247	62.8%
2010	65.81	85^th	255	66.7%
2011	67.87	76^th	264	71.2%
2012	71.26	76^th	270	71.9%
2013	84.36	30^th	269	88.8%
2014	81.50	33^rd	264	87.5%
2015	53.91	107^th	266	59.8%
2016	78.24	46^th	260	82.3%
2017	72.34	69^th	272	74.6%
2018	74.43	57^th	252	77.4%
2019	70.99	68^th	264	74.2%
2021	70.55	72^nd	257	72.0%
2022	66.37	91^st	257	64.6%
2023	62.26	89^th	243	63.4%
2024	60.54	101^st	264	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pearl River Central Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	661	36	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	697
1991	645	38	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	683
1992	679	40	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	720
1993	663	31	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	697
1994	606	26	0	82	1	n/a	n/a	715
1995	699	43	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	747
1996	699	43	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	747
1997	728	27	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	764
1998	746	27	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	781
1999	742	31	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	778
2000	399	10	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	412
2001	409	17	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	428
2002	442	16	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	464
2003	442	16	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	464
2004	471	18	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	495
2005	449	29	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	485
2006	704	33	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	748
2007	745	36	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	796
2008	759	37	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	810
2009	741	38	3	9	0	0	0	791
2010	695	32	2	8	1	0	7	745
2011	676	32	2	15	3	0	4	732
2012	650	33	3	18	4	0	18	726
2013	687	30	3	15	3	0	13	751
2014	691	24	2	17	1	0	22	757
2015	675	24	0	15	1	0	20	735
2016	678	23	1	15	2	0	19	738
2017	736	26	2	14	5	0	25	808
2018	734	30	2	16	6	0	22	810
2019	732	26	1	18	6	0	41	824
2020	721	27	4	17	5	0	42	816
2021	746	26	3	12	5	0	39	831
2022	700	26	2	20	0	0	41	789
2023	676	28	2	14	4	0	48	772

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pearl River Central Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	697	28.7	24.2	n/a
1991	683	28.3	24.1	n/a
1992	720	30.5	23.6	37.9
1993	697	33.6	20.7	40.5
1994	715	36.2	19.8	44.6
1995	747	37.2	20.1	42.2
1996	747	37.2	20.1	42.2
1997	764	37.3	20.5	42.7
1998	781	36.8	21.2	39.2
1999	778	74.4	10.5	51.3
2000	412	23.2	17.8	53.2
2001	428	21.7	19.7	54.2
2002	464	40.6	11.4	57.5
2003	464	40.6	11.4	57.5
2004	495	38.5	12.9	51.5
2005	485	24.1	20.1	48
2006	748	34.2	21.9	54.9
2007	796	42.9	18.6	53.6
2008	810	46.2	17.5	50.7
2009	791	51.2	15.4	57.1
2010	745	49.1	15.1	61.1
2011	732	47.1	15.5	65.6
2012	726	47.2	15.3	65.6
2013	751	45.6	16.4	62.5
2014	757	44.7	16.9	63.7
2015	735	37.0	19.8	63.4
2016	738	45.0	16.4	67.8
2017	808	46.8	17.2	65
2018	810	50.9	15.8	65.6
2019	824	48.5	16.9	63.3
2020	816	45.8	17.8	100
2021	831	48.7	17.0	100
2022	789	47.5	16.5	99.6
2023	772	51.2	15.0	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pearl River Central Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	697	28.7	24.2	n/a
1991	683	28.3	24.1	n/a
1992	720	30.5	23.6	37.9
1993	697	33.6	20.7	40.5
1994	715	36.2	19.8	44.6
1995	747	37.2	20.1	42.2
1996	747	37.2	20.1	42.2
1997	764	37.3	20.5	42.7
1998	781	36.8	21.2	39.2
1999	778	74.4	10.5	51.3
2000	412	23.2	17.8	53.2
2001	428	21.7	19.7	54.2
2002	464	40.6	11.4	57.5
2003	464	40.6	11.4	57.5
2004	495	38.5	12.9	51.5
2005	485	24.1	20.1	48
2006	748	34.2	21.9	54.9
2007	796	42.9	18.6	53.6
2008	810	46.2	17.5	50.7
2009	791	51.2	15.4	57.1
2010	745	49.1	15.1	61.1
2011	732	47.1	15.5	65.6
2012	726	47.2	15.3	65.6
2013	751	45.6	16.4	62.5
2014	757	44.7	16.9	63.7
2015	735	37.0	19.8	63.4
2016	738	45.0	16.4	67.8
2017	808	46.8	17.2	65
2018	810	50.9	15.8	65.6
2019	824	48.5	16.9	63.3
2020	816	45.8	17.8	100
2021	831	48.7	17.0	100
2022	789	47.5	16.5	99.6
2023	772	51.2	15.0	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pearl River Central Junior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,466
2018	$7,295
2019	$7,564
2020	$8,363
2021	$8,454
2022	$9,280

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl River Central Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 68^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 89^th of 243 Middle schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl River Central Junior High)	41	33.7	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl River County School District)	41	33.7	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pearl River Central Junior High)	47.9	46.1	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pearl River County School District)	47.9	46.1	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl River Central Junior High)	49.8	39.6	10.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl River County School District)	49.8	39.6	10.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pearl River Central Junior High)	48.8	55.5	6.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pearl River County School District)	48.8	55.5	6.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl River Central Junior High)	47.2	46.6	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl River County School District)	47.2	46.6	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pearl River Central Junior High)	46.4	55.9	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pearl River County School District)	46.4	55.9	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Pearl River Central Junior High)	68.9	59.7	9.2%
8th Grade Science (Pearl River County School District)	68.9	59.7	9.2%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	824	772	6.3%
African American	26	28	7.7%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	18	14	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	732	676	7.7%
Two or More Races	41	48	17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.3%	99.6%	36.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Pearl River Central Junior High	Public	6-8	7391 Hwy 11	Carriere	39426	Pearl River County	Pearl River County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 798-5654	772	51	15.0	99.6%	676 (87.6%)	28 (3.6%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.2%)	60.5	101^st of 264 public middle schools	61.7%		62.3	89^th of 243 public middle schools	63.4%	12	33.5	40.7	48.9	59.3	60.8	55.9	58.8	$9,280
Picayune Junior High School	Public	7-8	702 Goodyear Blvd.	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 798-5449	510	31	16.4	100.0%	289 (56.7%)	166 (32.5%)	17 (3.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	49.1	137^th of 264 public middle schools	48.1%		49.5	116^th of 243 public middle schools	52.3%	21		38.6	36.1		59.8	45.2	54.2	$10,420
Middle School Of Poplarville	Public	6-8	6 Spirit Street	Poplarville	39470	Pearl River County	Poplarville Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 795-1350	448	30	14.7	99.3%	376 (83.9%)	41 (9.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.4%)	61.7	97^th of 264 public middle schools	63.3%		77.2	49^th of 243 public middle schools	79.8%	48	47.2	44.9	40.6	44.0	57.4	54.7	68.8	$10,125

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