For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 960 students in Picayune, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Picayune, MS is Picayune Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Picayune, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Picayune have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Picayune, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Picayune Memorial High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Picayune, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Picayune Memorial High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Picayune, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Picayune, MS include Picayune Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Picayune?
3 public high schools are located in Picayune.
What is the racial composition of students in Picayune?
Picayune public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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