C+
Average
66/100

Pearl River Central Elementar

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 116 Alphabet Ave, Carriere, MS 39426
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 79th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 35th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
1,491
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%79/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%35/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+8 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+2 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White48%44%reading -17 pts, math -22 pts11th percentile (list)
Black10%30%reading -24 pts, math -5 pts13th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%45%reading +2 pts, math -14 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income47%44%reading +9 pts, math +5 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 116 Alphabet Ave
City Carriere
ZIP Code 39426
District 2803540
NCES School ID 280354000686
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39426

Understanding the community around Pearl River Central Elementar helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,622
Per Capita Income $35,233
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $198,900
Median Rent $971
Owner-Occupied 87.6%
Renter-Occupied 12.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pearl River Central Elementar.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.8%
Two or More Races 8.3%
Hispanic/Latino 2.6%
Black 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,491
Teachers (FTE) 102.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pearl River Central Elementar?
Pearl River Central Elementar has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pearl River Central Elementar?
Pearl River Central Elementar has 1,491 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Pearl River Central Elementar serve?
Pearl River Central Elementar serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pearl River Central Elementar receive per student?
Pearl River Central Elementar receives $10,561 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pearl River Central Elementar in 39426 ▼
Avg Home Value
$255,085
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
12.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026