- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearl, MS
Pearl High School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280352000003
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pearl · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pearl, MS.
School address
District: Pearl Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280352000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Pearl High School held near 1,280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.5 → 79.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 280352000003 · Pearl, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,278 enr · 16.2:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl Junior High School (944 students)
Pearl High School held near 1,280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.5 → 79.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pearl High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pearl High School
1,278 students
- Pearl Junior H
Pearl Junior High School
944 students
- Pearl Lower El
Pearl Lower Elementary School
763 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary School
665 students
- Pearl Upper Sc
Pearl Upper School
608 students
What this shows Pearl High School reports 1,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl High School compares
Pearl High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▼ 19% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,278
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Pearl High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Pearl Public School District reports $10,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearl Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearl Upper School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl High School
How many students attend Pearl High School?
Pearl High School has 1,278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearl, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,262 (2022-23) → 1,280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl High School is 16.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl High School?
65.3% of students at Pearl High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl High School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl High School is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Pearl, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl High School?
Pearl High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearl High School rank among public schools in Pearl?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pearl, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pearl on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearl Public School District?
Besides Pearl High School, Pearl Public School District also operates Pearl Junior High School (944 students), Pearl Lower Elementary School (763 students), and Northside Elementary School (665 students). See the Pearl Public School District district page for the complete list.