A
Very Good
85/100

Pearl High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 500 PIRATES COVE, Pearl, MS 39208
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 49% · Math 41% proficient · 65th percentile in Mississippi
Graduation
A+
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
1,280
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%65/100reading 77th percentile, math 54th percentile among Mississippi high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%94/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% 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 +1 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 proficiency49% (+10 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency41% (−1 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+10 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White62%47%reading +8 pts, math -10 pts55th percentile (list)
Black32%27%reading +12 pts, math +2 pts67th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%70%reading +17 pts, math +21 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +14 pts, math -2 pts64th 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 500 PIRATES COVE
City Pearl
ZIP Code 39208
District 2803520
NCES School ID 280352000003
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39208

Understanding the community around Pearl High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,893
Per Capita Income $29,606
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%
High School or Higher 85.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $157,600
Median Rent $1,099
Owner-Occupied 63.1%
Renter-Occupied 36.9%
View full data for ZIP 39208 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pearl High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 42.5%
Black 43.1%
Hispanic/Latino 7.8%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,280
Teachers (FTE) 79.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pearl High School?
Pearl High School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pearl High School?
Pearl High School has 1,280 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Pearl High School serve?
Pearl High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pearl High School receive per student?
Pearl High School receives $10,701 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pearl High School in 39208 ▼
Avg Home Value
$217,060
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,544
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
36.9%

Other Schools in 39208

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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