PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pearl River County School District school district, located in CARRIERE, MS with about 942 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (PRCHS), located in Carriere, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Pearl River Central School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The campus serves a diverse student body from the surrounding rural areas of Pearl River County, fostering a culture that prides itself on "Blue Devil" school spirit and a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or military service.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pearl River Central is recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations, which play a central role in the social fabric of the Carriere area. The school strives to maintain a supportive learning environment, utilizing its facilities on Highway 11 to host various community events and regional competitions. With a dedicated faculty and administration, the institution focuses on holistic student development, aiming to balance rigorous educational standards with the personal growth necessary to succeed in a modern, evolving workforce.

For more information, contact PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 798-1986 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7407 HIGHWAY 11
CARRIERE, MS 39426
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PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CARRIERE, MS with about 942 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
942
Teachers:
52.1
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 942 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.0%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black or African American
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.