Total enrollment
3,128
-107 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Carriere
Mississippi · Public K-12
Carriere has 4 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 3,128 Mississippi students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Carriere
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 2%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION | High | 06-12 | 0 |
| PEARL RIVER CENTRAL ELEMENTAR | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,414 |
| PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 952 |
| PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH | Middle | 06-08 | 762 |
About Carriere
Carriere, Mississippi is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,128 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 782, noticeably above the state mean of about 498.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Carriere has declined 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,235 students to 3,128. Over that span, Carriere lost 1 school, going from 4 to 3. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 91% to 85%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Carriere discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.