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PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
4
Schools
3,284
Students
$10,561
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
99.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,284 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,561 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL ELEMENTARPK–051,501
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH06–08772
High Schools2 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,561-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
26%
State
55.6%
Local (property tax)
26.2%
Federal
18.2%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
3,284
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,561, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST?
PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST has 4 public schools, serving a total of 3,284 students.
What is the graduation rate for PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST spends $10,561 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.