Pearl High School vs Richland Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.2 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
Richland Upper Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
480 students
| Measure | Pearl High School Pearl, Mississippi | Richland Upper Elementary Richland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 197 | #166 of 427 |
| National rank | #9316 of 16,910 | #28200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 1,278 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Pearl | Richland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.5 vs 45.6).
- •Richland Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Pearl High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Pearl High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 77.9%).
- •Richland Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Pearl High School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 480.
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 Richland Upper Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pearl High School and Richland Upper Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Pearl and Richland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl High School: 1,278. Richland Upper Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl High School and Richland Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Pearl High School is 70th of 197 and Richland Upper Elementary is 166th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).