Pearl River Central High School vs. Poplarville Jr Sr High School
Should you attend Pearl River Central High School or Poplarville Jr Sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pearl River Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,011 students in grades 9-12, Pearl River Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,011 students
556 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#29 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
84%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
275
153
Grade 10 Students
273
161
Grade 11 Students
232
123
Grade 12 Students
218
113
Ungraded Students
13
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
88%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
45%
43%
