Poplarville High School vs. Pearl River Central High School
Should you attend Poplarville High School or Pearl River Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Poplarville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Pearl River Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 540 students in grades 9-12, Poplarville High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 952 students in grades 9-12, Pearl River Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
540 students
952 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
59 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#120 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
141
243
Grade 10 Students
140
250
Grade 11 Students
134
242
Grade 12 Students
125
217
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
76%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%