| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplarville Separate School District | Poplarville | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,909 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Pearl River County School District | Carriere | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 3,284 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Picayune School District | Picayune | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 3,431 | 11 | — | 1 |
How Pearl River County compares
Together they enroll 8,624 students across 20 schools. The largest is Picayune School District with 3,431 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Pearl River County, Mississippi
Pearl River County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pearl River County is Poplarville Separate School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Pearl River County, MS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Pearl River County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Pearl River County, MS?
Of the districts serving Pearl River County, Poplarville Separate School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.