Pearl River Central High School

Pearl River Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7407 Highway 11,  Carriere, MS
Pearl River County School District
3.9
2.9
997 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Stacy Baudoin
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
36.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
7.3%
State Average
18%
Math
76%
State Average
0.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
946:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
87.5%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Pearl River Community College 299 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 240 Students
Mississippi State University 204 Students
University of Mississippi 187 Students
Louisiana State University 100 Students
William Carey University 91 Students
The University of Alabama 57 Students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 55 Students
University of South Alabama 38 Students
Tulane University 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Business 31 Students
Biology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Education 21 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 20 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students
Dental Hygiene 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 81 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/3/2025
Its been good to say the least. If any one is an upcoming freshman or a transfer student than I think he/she will have an amazing time here. Staff is amazing, academics are great- what more can you want?
2.0 Senior
12/14/2023
Its not a very nice looking school and the administration aren't very helpful
2.0 Senior
11/15/2023
Administration is awful. Bullying is an issue for a lot of students and Administration does not do anything if let them know
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/1/2021
We had high hopes after my son attended PRC Middle School but boy have we been let down. The administration does not care about the kids unless they have known their family for years. Anyone coming from the outside is truly not welcome and administration lets them know that from the beginning of the...
5.0 parent
6/20/2014
My son is a recent graduate of PRC. He received a good education and studied physics, higher math courses, and even took a dual enrollment course for college credit. Since the new administration has been in place, PRCHS has improved tremendously. Many of the former teachers are no longer there. Ther...
5.0 other
5/11/2014
Sounds like these, or their children, critical of the school weren't smart enough to make the grade even with the extra help available via after school tutoring. Maybe you should begin looking into some vocational, manual labor type, endeavors. College isn't for you.
1.0 other
7/31/2013
I am currently enrolled at PRCHS, and it is a miracle that the school wasn't shut down by the state years ago! If you are considering sending your child to this high school you MUST reconsider! Any student who graduates from PRC will have major problems in college and the rest of their life! Absolut...

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Pearl River Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carriere, MS and is served by the Pearl River County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 997 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Pearl River Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 88%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Covenant Christian Academy, Center For Alternative Education, Roseland Park Baptist Church Academy, and more. Learn more about what Carriere has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pearl River Central High School.

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