Picayune Memorial High School is a grade 9–12 high school located in Picayune, Mississippi, United States. It is in the Picayune School District. Communities in the school district are almost all of Picayune, the Nicholson census-designated place, and a small section of the Hide-A-Way Lake CDP.
Serving 960 students in grades 9-12, Picayune Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Picayune Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Picayune Memorial High School's student population of 960 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Rankings
Picayune Memorial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Picayune Memorial High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
32%
47%
White
58%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maroon Tide
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picayune Memorial High School's ranking?
Picayune Memorial High School is ranked #278 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Picayune Memorial High School often compared to?
Picayune Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl River Central High School, Poplarville Jr Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Picayune Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Picayune Memorial High School is 79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Picayune Memorial High School?
960 students attend Picayune Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Picayune Memorial High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Picayune Memorial High School?
Picayune Memorial High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Picayune Memorial High School offer ?
Picayune Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Picayune Memorial High School part of?
Picayune Memorial High School is part of Picayune School District.
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