Pearl River Central Elementar vs Pearl River Central Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl River Central Elementar
Carriere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,414 students
Pearl River Central Junior High
Carriere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Pearl River Central Elementar Carriere, Mississippi | Pearl River Central Junior High Carriere, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 427 | #59 of 181 |
| National rank | #30383 of 50,301 | #8339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,414 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,414 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Carriere | Carriere |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl River Central Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 42.4).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Pearl River Central Elementar does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 66.1%).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.8).
- •Pearl River Central Elementar is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 762.
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 River Central Elementar better than Pearl River Central Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl River Central Junior High ranks higher (46.8 vs 42.4 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 River Central Elementar and Pearl River Central Junior High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Carriere and Carriere in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River Central Elementar: 1,414. Pearl River Central Junior High: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River Central Elementar and Pearl River Central Junior High rank in Mississippi?
Pearl River Central Elementar is 190th of 427 and Pearl River Central Junior High is 59th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).