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PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
5
Schools
4,216
Students
$10,701
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 4,216 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,701 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL02–03586
PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–01782
PEARL UPPER SCHOOL04–05585
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PEARL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–081,001
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PEARL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,262
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,701-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
34%
State
47.4%
Local (property tax)
34.5%
Federal
18.2%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
4,216
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,701, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 4,216 students.
What is the graduation rate for PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $10,701 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.