For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,190 students in 39208, MS (there are , serving 770 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 39208, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39208, MS are Northside Elementary School, Pearl High School and Pearl Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39208 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39208, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39208, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Harle Street
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Gr: 2-3 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Pearl High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Pirates Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7931
Gr: 9-12 | 1,280 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Pearl Upper School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Treasure Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7981
Gr: 4-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Pearl Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7952
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Gr: PK-1 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39208, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39208, MS include Northside Elementary School, Pearl High School and Pearl Upper School.
How many public schools are located in 39208?
5 public schools are located in 39208.
What percentage of students in 39208 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 39208 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39208?
39208 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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