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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 College299 Students
University of Southern Mississippi240 Students
Mississippi State University204 Students
University of Mississippi187 Students
Louisiana State University100 Students
William Carey University91 Students
The University of Alabama57 Students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College55 Students
University of South Alabama38 Students
Tulane University36 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing51 Students
Psychology41 Students
Business31 Students
Biology27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies22 Students
Education21 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography20 Students
Elementary Education19 Students
Physical Therapy16 Students
Dental Hygiene13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.981 Reviews
5.0Senior
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?
2.0Senior
12/14/2023
Its not a very nice looking school and the administration aren't very helpful
2.0Senior
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
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...
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...
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.
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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