Pearl River Central High School vs Pearl River Central Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 149 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl River Central High School
Carriere · Public high · Grades 9–12
952 students
Pearl River Central Junior High
Carriere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Pearl River Central High School Carriere, Mississippi | Pearl River Central Junior High Carriere, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 197 | #59 of 181 |
| National rank | #7884 of 16,910 | #8339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 952 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Carriere | Carriere |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl River Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 46.8).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 60.8%).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.6).
- •Pearl River Central High School is the larger school with 952 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 High School better than Pearl River Central Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl River Central High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 46.8 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 High School and Pearl River Central Junior High?
About 149 m in a straight line, between Carriere and Carriere in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River Central High School: 952. Pearl River Central Junior High: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River Central High School and Pearl River Central Junior High rank in Mississippi?
Pearl River Central High School is 48th of 197 and Pearl River Central Junior High is 59th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).