Serving 775 students in grades 6-8, Pearl River Central 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 45% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Pearl River Central 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 River Central Junior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pearl River Central Junior High School?
775 students attend Pearl River Central Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pearl River Central Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl River Central Junior High School?
Pearl River Central 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 River Central Junior High School offer ?
Pearl River Central Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pearl River Central Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
