- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carriere, MS
Pearl River Central Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Pearl River Central Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280354001069
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl River Central Junior High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Carriere · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl River Central Junior High has class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River Central Junior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carriere, MS.
School address
District: Pearl River Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280354001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pearl River Central Junior High held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.2 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 280354001069 · Carriere, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 14.9:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl River Central Elementar (1,414 students)
Pearl River Central Junior High held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.2 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pearl River Central Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearl River Ce
Pearl River Central Elementar
1,414 students
- Pearl River Ce
Pearl River Central High School
952 students
- This school
Pearl River Central Junior High
762 students
What this shows Pearl River Central Junior High reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl River Central Junior High compares
Pearl River Central Junior High 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Pearl River Central Junior High is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Junior High 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl River Central Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl River Central Junior High
How many students attend Pearl River Central Junior High?
Pearl River Central Junior High has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carriere, MS. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central Junior High is 14.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl River Central Junior High?
60.8% of students at Pearl River Central Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl River Central Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Pearl River Central Junior High is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Carriere, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl River Central Junior High?
Pearl River Central Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Junior High rank among public schools in Carriere?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River Central Junior High ranks #2 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 Junior High, Pearl River Co School Dist also operates Pearl River Central Elementar (1,414 students) and Pearl River Central High School (952 students). See the Pearl River Co School Dist district page for the complete list.