Byram Middle School vs Pearl River Central Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byram Middle School
Terry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students
Pearl River Central Junior High
Carriere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Byram Middle School Terry, Mississippi | Pearl River Central Junior High Carriere, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 181 | #59 of 181 |
| National rank | #11392 of 15,369 | #8339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 785 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Terry | Carriere |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl River Central Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 32.5).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 70.4%).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.1).
- •Byram Middle School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 762.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Byram Middle School better than Pearl River Central Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl River Central Junior High ranks higher (46.8 vs 32.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Byram Middle School and Pearl River Central Junior High?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Terry and Carriere in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byram Middle School: 785. Pearl River Central Junior High: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byram Middle School and Pearl River Central Junior High rank in Mississippi?
Byram Middle School is 96th of 181 and Pearl River Central Junior High is 59th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).