Pearl High School vs Pearl Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl High School
Pearl · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,278 students
Pearl Jr High School
Pearl · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
| Measure | Pearl High School Pearl, Mississippi | Pearl Jr High School Pearl, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 197 | #46 of 181 |
| National rank | #9316 of 16,910 | #7219 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,278 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| city | Pearl | Pearl |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 46.5).
- •Pearl Jr High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Pearl High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Pearl High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 70.9%).
- •Pearl Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Pearl High School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 944.
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 Pearl High School better than Pearl Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Jr High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 46.5 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 Pearl High School and Pearl Jr High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pearl and Pearl in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl High School: 1,278. Pearl Jr High School: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl High School and Pearl Jr High School rank in Mississippi?
Pearl High School is 70th of 197 and Pearl Jr High School is 46th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).