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Best Carriere Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 775 students in Carriere, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Carriere, MS is Pearl River Central Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carriere, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Carriere have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Carriere, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl River Central Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
461 Burgetown Rd.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Gr: 6-12
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Carriere, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Gr: K-2 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carriere, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carriere, MS include Pearl River Central Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carriere?
2 public middle schools are located in Carriere.
What is the racial composition of students in Carriere?
Carriere public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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