For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,355 students in Picayune School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Picayune School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
3,355 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Picayune School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
29%
45%
% White
57%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,544 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,071 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,544
$12,408
Spending / Student
$12,071
$12,276
Best Picayune School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Picayune Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Gr: 9-13 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
South Side Upper Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Gr: 3-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Picayune Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Gr: 7-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Roseland Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Gilcrease Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1887 Hwy 11 South
Nicholson, MS 39463
(601) 798-6309
Nicholson, MS 39463
(601) 798-6309
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Gr: PK | 186 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Pmhs Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Gr: PK-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Picayune School District?
Picayune School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,355 students.
What is the rank of Picayune School District?
Picayune School District is ranked #65 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Picayune School District?
57% of Picayune School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Picayune School District?
Picayune School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Picayune School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,071 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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