Pearl River Central High School vs Saltillo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 428 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
Saltillo High School
Saltillo · Public high · Grades 9–13
939 students
| Measure | Pearl River Central High School Carriere, Mississippi | Saltillo High School Saltillo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 197 | #38 of 197 |
| National rank | #7884 of 16,910 | #7014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 952 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Carriere | Saltillo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saltillo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 51.9).
- •Pearl River Central High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Saltillo High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Saltillo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 54.7%).
- •Saltillo High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.4).
- •Pearl River Central High School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 939.
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 Saltillo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Saltillo High School ranks higher (55.1 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 River Central High School and Saltillo High School?
About 428 km in a straight line, between Carriere and Saltillo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River Central High School: 952. Saltillo High School: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River Central High School and Saltillo High School rank in Mississippi?
Pearl River Central High School is 48th of 197 and Saltillo High School is 38th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).