Serving 1,262 students in grades 9-12, Pearl High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Pearl High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearl High School?
The graduation rate of Pearl High School is 97%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pearl High School?
1,262 students attend Pearl High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pearl High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl High School?
Pearl High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pearl High School offer ?
Pearl High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pearl High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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