PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH

Middle No virtual instruction CARRIERE, MS Grades 06–08 Rural: Distant Picayune, MS SchoolScore™ C (62.9)
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PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH
CARRIERE, MS 39426
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ C (62.9)
762
Students
46.3
Teachers
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
(601)798-5654
Phone
http://www.prc.k12.ms.us
Website

PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH is a public Middle school located in CARRIERE, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the Pearl River County School District school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 762 students enrolled; a 16.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Middle School Average
Enrollment
762.0
State avg: 454.0
▲ 68% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.44:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 19% worse
Free Lunch %
60.8%
State avg: 80.3%
▼ 24% better
School Details
School Name
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH
NCESSCH ID
280354001069
State School ID
MS-5500-5500008
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7391 HWY 11
City
CARRIERE
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39426
County
Pearl River County
Metro Area
Picayune, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2804
State Leg. Upper
28040
State Leg. Lower
28106
Latitude
30.62632
Longitude
-89.6543
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
762
Total Students
👩‍🏫
46.3
Teachers FTE
📐
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
46.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)46.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 463 60.8%
Not Applicable 131 17.2%
District Info
District Name
Pearl River County School District
LEAID
2803540
State LEA ID
MS-5500
Phone
(601)798-7744
Website
http://www.prc.k12.ms.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Carriere
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$35,617K
Federal Revenue
$5,167K
State Revenue
$21,225K
Local Revenue
$9,225K
Total Expenditure
$37,068K
Instruction Exp.
$18,148K
Support Services
$12,960K
Other Current Exp.
$1,834K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH

1
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
CARRIERE · High
0.1 mi
2
CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Carriere · High
2.2 mi
3
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL ELEMENTAR
CARRIERE · Elementary
2.8 mi
4
Roseland Park Elementary
Picayune · Elementary
6.1 mi
5
Picayune Memorial High School
Picayune · High
6.8 mi
6
Picayune Junior High School
Picayune · Middle
6.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH?
762 students are enrolled at PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH have?
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH has 46.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH serve?
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH serves grades 06 through 08.
Is PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH a charter school?
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH is not a charter school.
What metro area is PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH located in?
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH is located in the Picayune, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH belong to?
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH is part of the Pearl River County School District school district.
How much does Pearl River County School District spend per student?
The Pearl River County School District district spends approximately $48,645,669 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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