Pearl Jr High School vs Pearl Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl Jr High School
Pearl · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
Pearl Upper School
Pearl · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
608 students
| Measure | Pearl Jr High School Pearl, Mississippi | Pearl Upper School Pearl, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 181 | #102 of 427 |
| National rank | #7219 of 15,369 | #21887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 944 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 944 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Pearl | Pearl |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 51.9).
- •Pearl Jr High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Pearl Upper School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Pearl Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 70.9%).
- •Pearl Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Pearl Jr High School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 608.
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 Jr High School better than Pearl Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Upper School ranks higher (54.7 vs 51.9 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 Jr High School and Pearl Upper School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pearl and Pearl in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl Jr High School: 944. Pearl Upper School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl Jr High School and Pearl Upper School rank in Mississippi?
Pearl Jr High School is 46th of 181 and Pearl Upper School is 102nd of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).