For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,717 students in Pearl River County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pearl River County, MS are Middle School Of Poplarville, Pearl River Central Junior High School and Picayune Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl River County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Pearl River County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pearl River County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle School Of Poplarville
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl River Central Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Picayune Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Grades: 7-8
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
461 Burgetown Rd.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Pearl River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Grades: K-2
| 711 students
Poplarville Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pearl River County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pearl River County, MS include Middle School Of Poplarville, Pearl River Central Junior High School and Picayune Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pearl River County?
6 public middle schools are located in Pearl River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River County?
Pearl River County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Pearl River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pearl River County include: Pearl River Central Junior High School vs. Middle School Of Poplarville
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