For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,190 students in 39208, MS (there are , serving 826 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 39208, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39208, MS are Pearl High School, Northside Elementary School and Pearl Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39208 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39208, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39208, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Pirates Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Harle Street
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Grades: 2-3
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl Upper School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Treasure Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Grades: 4-5
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Grades: PK-1
| 740 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39208, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39208, MS include Pearl High School, Northside Elementary School and Pearl Upper School.
How many public schools are located in 39208?
5 public schools are located in 39208.
What percentage of students in 39208 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 39208 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39208?
39208 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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