Center Hill Middle School vs Pearl River Central Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 485 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Hill Middle School
Olive Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
Pearl River Central Junior High
Carriere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Center Hill Middle School Olive Branch, Mississippi | Pearl River Central Junior High Carriere, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 181 | #59 of 181 |
| National rank | #4836 of 15,369 | #8339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 757 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| city | Olive Branch | Carriere |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 46.8).
- •Center Hill Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Center Hill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Center Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 60.8%).
- •Center Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High is the larger school with 762 students compared with 757.
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 Center Hill Middle School better than Pearl River Central Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Center Hill Middle School ranks higher (62.9 vs 46.8 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 Center Hill Middle School and Pearl River Central Junior High?
About 485 km in a straight line, between Olive Branch and Carriere in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Hill Middle School: 757. Pearl River Central Junior High: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Hill Middle School and Pearl River Central Junior High rank in Mississippi?
Center Hill Middle School is 24th of 181 and Pearl River Central Junior High is 59th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).