For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,266 students in Carriere, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carriere, MS are Pearl River Central Elementary School and 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carriere have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carriere, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl River Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Alphabet Ave
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Gr: PK-5 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pearl River Central Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
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
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Gr: 6-12
Carriere, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Gr: K-2 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carriere, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carriere, MS include Pearl River Central Elementary School and Pearl River Central Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carriere?
3 public elementary schools are located in Carriere.
What is the racial composition of students in Carriere?
Carriere public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).