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Best Pearl River County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,510 students in Pearl River County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Pearl River County, MS are Poplarville Jr Sr High School, Pearl River Central High School and Picayune Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl River County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pearl River County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Pearl River County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poplarville Jr Sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Pearl River County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl River Central High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7407 Highway 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: #33.
Picayune Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
461 Burgetown Rd.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pmhs Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pearl River County, MS

Pearl River County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Grades: K-2
| 711 students
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pearl River County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Pearl River County, MS include Poplarville Jr Sr High School, Pearl River Central High School and Picayune Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pearl River County?
7 public high schools are located in Pearl River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River County?
Pearl River County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pearl River County are often viewed compared to one another?

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