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3375 Highway 80 East
Pearl, MS 39208
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
:
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (601) 932-7921
Top Rankings
Pearl Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,071 students in Pearl Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pearl Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
4,071 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pearl Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MS)
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
1,536 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
38%
47%
# White Students
1,930 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
47%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
242 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
305
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
285
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
292
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
308
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
305
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
345
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
382
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
291
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
271
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
266
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
5
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,314 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,667 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,314
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,667
$11,965
Best Pearl Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Pirates Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Harle Street
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Grades: 2-3
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl Upper School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Treasure Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Grades: 4-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pearl Lower Elementary School
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Grades: PK-1
| 714 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl Public School District?
Pearl Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,071 students.
What is the rank of Pearl Public School District?
Pearl Public School District is ranked #40 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl Public School District?
47% of Pearl Public School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl Public School District?
Pearl Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Pearl Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,667 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- District size: 5 schools
- Grades: PK-12
- Enrollment: 4,071 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in MS)Overall District Rank
: Top 30%Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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