20 public schools serving approximately 8,624 students, in a county of 57,458 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pearl River County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Pearl River County?
There are 20 public K-12 schools in Pearl River County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 8,624.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pearl River County?
The county's public school system includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Pearl River County?
PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Pearl River County, serving approximately 3,431 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Pearl River County?
Pearl River County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 57,458, with a median age of 42. About 22.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pearl River County?
Median household income in Pearl River County is $58,135, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pearl River County?
Approximately 17.0% of adults 25 and older in Pearl River County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pearl River County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.8% of students in Pearl River County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Mississippi county average of 99.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pearl River County schools?
Across Pearl River County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pearl River County?
Pearl River County residents are approximately 80% White, 4% Hispanic, 12% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Pearl River County is owner-occupied?
Pearl River County has about 25,442 housing units, of which roughly 80.4% are owner-occupied.
