Pearl River Central High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 912 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 107th out of 242 high schools in MS.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 7407 Highway 11, Carriere, MS 39426
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Pearl River County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,012
- Graduation Rate: 69.1%
- Dropout Rate: 5.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.5
- Enrolled Students: 3,138
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 912
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 58.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 477 (52.3%)
- Females: 435 (47.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 115 (12.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 377 (41.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 492 (53.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Black | 40 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.6% |
| White | 843 | 92.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 313 | 34.3% |
| 10th Grade | 236 | 25.9% |
| 11th Grade | 190 | 20.8% |
| 12th Grade | 163 | 17.9% |
| Ungraded | 10 | 1.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 46%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:39%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $37,228
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,231 | 44% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,090 | 56% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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