- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carriere, MS
Pearl River Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl River Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280354001070
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl River Central High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Carriere · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl River Central High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carriere, MS.
School address
District: Pearl River Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280354001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pearl River Central High School held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 280354001070 · Carriere, MS High · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 15.4:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl River Central Elementar (1,414 students)
Pearl River Central High School held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pearl River Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearl River Ce
Pearl River Central Elementar
1,414 students
- This school
Pearl River Central High School
952 students
- Pearl River Ce
Pearl River Central Junior High
762 students
What this shows Pearl River Central High School reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl River Central High School compares
Pearl River Central 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 32% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$10,031
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Pearl River Central High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Pearl River Co School Dist reports $10,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl River Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Central Elementar | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearl River Central Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl River Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl River Central High School
How many students attend Pearl River Central High School?
Pearl River Central High School has 952 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carriere, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,011 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central High School is 15.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl River Central High School?
54.9% of students at Pearl River Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl River Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl River Central High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Carriere, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl River Central High School?
Pearl River Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 River Central High School rank among public schools in Carriere?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carriere, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pearl River Co School Dist?
Besides Pearl River Central High School, Pearl River Co School Dist also operates Pearl River Central Elementar (1,414 students) and Pearl River Central Junior High (762 students). See the Pearl River Co School Dist district page for the complete list.