For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 944 students in Pearl, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pearl, MS is Pearl Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Pearl have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pearl, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pearl, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pearl, MS include Pearl Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pearl?
1 public middle schools are located in Pearl.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl?
Pearl public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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