Picayune Junior High School

Picayune School District
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
465 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Picayune Junior High School, located at 702 Goodyear Blvd. in Picayune, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Picayune School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the specific developmental and educational needs of adolescent students. By providing a structured environment, the school aims to foster both academic growth and personal responsibility during these formative middle-school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, which are essential for building character and school spirit. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and guardians, offering resources to track student progress and stay updated on district policies. Overall, Picayune Junior High strives to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares its students for the academic rigors and social challenges they will encounter in high school and beyond.
465
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    268 (57.6%)
  • Black
    127 (27.3%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (10.3%)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Picayune School District
Phone: (601)798-5449
Website: http://picayuneschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 305
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 219
Grade 8 246
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH
Pearl River County School District
762 Students
7391 HWY 11
CARRIERE, MS 39426 (6.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th