- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearl, MS
Pearl Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280352001354
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pearl · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl Junior High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Junior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pearl, MS.
School address
District: Pearl Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280352001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Pearl Junior High School shrank from 1,001 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.1 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 280352001354 · Pearl, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 13.7:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl High School (1,278 students)
Pearl Junior High School shrank from 1,001 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 69.1 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pearl Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearl High Sch
Pearl High School
1,278 students
- This school
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 Junior High School reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl Junior High School compares
Pearl Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▼ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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 944 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
African American 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Pearl Junior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearl Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearl Upper School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl Junior 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 middle 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 (~944 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Junior High School
How many students attend Pearl Junior High School?
Pearl Junior High School has 944 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearl, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Junior High School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl Junior High School?
72.4% of students at Pearl Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl Junior High School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Pearl, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl Junior High School?
Pearl Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Pearl?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High School, Pearl Public School District also operates Pearl High School (1,278 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.