Northeast Jones High School vs Pearl River Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 132 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast Jones High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 7–13
938 students
Pearl River Central High School
Carriere · Public high · Grades 9–12
952 students
| Measure | Northeast Jones High School Laurel, Mississippi | Pearl River Central High School Carriere, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 197 | #48 of 197 |
| National rank | #8826 of 16,910 | #7884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 938 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 938 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Laurel | Carriere |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl River Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 48.3).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 66.3%).
- •Northeast Jones High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.4).
- •Pearl River Central High School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 938.
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 Northeast Jones High School better than Pearl River Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl River Central High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 48.3 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 Northeast Jones High School and Pearl River Central High School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Carriere in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast Jones High School: 938. Pearl River Central High School: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast Jones High School and Pearl River Central High School rank in Mississippi?
Northeast Jones High School is 59th of 197 and Pearl River Central High School is 48th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).