Pearl River Central High School vs Picayune Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 11 km 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
Picayune Memorial High School
Picayune · Public high · Grades 9–13
940 students
| Measure | Pearl River Central High School Carriere, Mississippi | Picayune Memorial High School Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 197 | #56 of 197 |
| National rank | #7884 of 16,910 | #8515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 952 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | Carriere | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl River Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 49.5).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Picayune Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Picayune Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Pearl River Central High School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 940.
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 Picayune Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl River Central High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 49.5 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 River Central High School and Picayune Memorial High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Carriere and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River Central High School: 952. Picayune Memorial High School: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River Central High School and Picayune Memorial High School rank in Mississippi?
Pearl River Central High School is 48th of 197 and Picayune Memorial High School is 56th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).