Picayune Memorial High School

Picayune Memorial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
800 Fifth Ave,  Picayune, MS
Picayune School District
3.4
3.2
960 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kent Kirkland
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
510
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
9.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
11.3%
State Average
18%
Math
0%
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
425:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
57.8%
Black
33%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<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 194 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 182 Students
Mississippi State University 149 Students
University of Mississippi 130 Students
William Carey University 70 Students
Louisiana State University 67 Students
Alcorn State University 55 Students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 54 Students
Jackson State University 46 Students
The University of Alabama 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 45 Students
Business 28 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Biology 20 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Accounting 14 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 13 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 12 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 106 Reviews
5.0 Junior
7/13/2024
The best parts about my experience are the sports and major events. The academics are really good, and the teachers are really nice. They treat you like family. The worst part of my experience is how for some of the sports if you tryout, you more than likely won't make it if you or your family isn't well known.
3.0 Senior
2/13/2024
I once got slapped by a raw hamburger here and was called "wet spaghetti" because I flinched. Worth is overall 6/10
4.0 Sophomore
7/3/2023
The best parts about Picayune were probably the way I was easily able to connect with teachers even as a un social able person. The downside to picayune was the lack of diversity and different ethnic backgrounds so it was hard to connect to some kids who were like me. The bullying would also be a downside and how the school didn't really do anything about it either.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 12 Reviews
1.0 other
3/4/2014
I am a student currently enrolled in PMHS. It is my first year at the school and hopefully my last. My first year at this highschool has been the worst experience of my life. The teachers do not teach students what we need to learn but what we need to pass the state test. The school board cares more...
2.0 student
1/7/2013
Horrible school they care more about sports and dress code than your education. And in most of the class they are teaching the students what is needed to pass the state tests and not what is needed for life and college. Most of the teachers don't do their jobs correctly and the kids get out of contr...
4.0 parent
11/5/2010
I attended Picayune Public School throughout my childhood and now have a juris doctor degree. Any problems I had in college were because I did not push myself in high school. My children now attend and I am more than satisfied with their education. My husband and I expect nothing less than academic...
2.0 other
6/10/2010
I attended PMHS from 2000-2004, and although I had a socially stimulating high school experience, Picayune did not prepare me in the least for college or life. In all of my high school years, I never was taught how to write an opinionated, researched essay. In my senior advanced placement English cl...

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Picayune Memorial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Picayune, MS and is served by the Picayune School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 960 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Picayune Memorial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Center For Alternative Education, Covenant Christian Academy, Picayune Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Picayune has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Picayune Memorial High School.

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