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Pearl Junior High School

200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,001 students in grades 6-8, Pearl Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,001 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pearl Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pearl Junior High School's student population of 1,001 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,001 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pearl Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl Junior High School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#378 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pearl Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pearl Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pearl Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Pearl Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pearl Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Junior High School's ranking?
Pearl Junior High School is ranked #378 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pearl Junior High School often compared to?
Pearl Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pelahatchie Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pearl Junior High School?
1,001 students attend Pearl Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pearl Junior High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Junior High School?
Pearl Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pearl Junior High School offer ?
Pearl Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pearl Junior High School part of?
Pearl Junior High School is part of Pearl Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,001 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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