Picayune Junior High School vs Picayune Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 127 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Picayune Junior High School
Picayune · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
Picayune Memorial High School
Picayune · Public high · Grades 9–13
940 students
| Measure | Picayune Junior High School Picayune, Mississippi | Picayune Memorial High School Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 181 | #56 of 197 |
| National rank | #9753 of 15,369 | #8515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 465 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| city | Picayune | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Picayune Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 40.3).
- •Picayune Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Picayune Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 69%).
- •Picayune Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.2).
- •Picayune Memorial High School is the larger school with 940 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 Picayune Junior High School better than Picayune Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Picayune Memorial High School ranks higher (49.5 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 Picayune Junior High School and Picayune Memorial High School?
About 127 m in a straight line, between Picayune and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Picayune Junior High School: 465. Picayune Memorial High School: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Picayune Junior High School and Picayune Memorial High School rank in Mississippi?
Picayune Junior High School is 78th of 181 and Picayune Memorial High School is 56th of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).