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Best Picayune ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 59% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Picayune have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Picayune, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Picayune Memorial High School, with 79% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ High Schools in Picayune, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Picayune Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1380
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pmhs Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7601
Gr: 9-12

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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