Pearl River Central Junior High vs Picayune Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl River Central Junior High
Carriere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Picayune Junior High School
Picayune · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
| Measure | Pearl River Central Junior High Carriere, Mississippi | Picayune Junior High School Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 181 | #78 of 181 |
| National rank | #8339 of 15,369 | #9753 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 762 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Carriere | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl River Central Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 40.3).
- •Picayune Junior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 69%).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.2).
- •Pearl River Central Junior High is the larger school with 762 students compared with 465.
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 Junior High better than Picayune Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl River Central Junior High ranks higher (46.8 vs 40.3 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 Junior High and Picayune Junior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Carriere and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River Central Junior High: 762. Picayune Junior High School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River Central Junior High and Picayune Junior High School rank in Mississippi?
Pearl River Central Junior High is 59th of 181 and Picayune Junior High School is 78th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).