Picayune Memorial High School

I attended Picayune Public School throughout my childhood and now have a juris doctor degree. Any problems I had in college were because I did not push myself in high school. My children now attend and I am more than satisfied with their education. My husband and I expect nothing less than academic excellence from our children. I do not believe the school system is a replacement for parenting.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended PMHS from 2000-2004, and although I had a socially stimulating high school experience, Picayune did not prepare me in the least for college or life. In all of my high school years, I never was taught how to write an opinionated, researched essay. In my senior advanced placement English class, we read two books during the course of the entire semester, and I was totally unprepared for the AP test. The teachers at Picayune have become apathetic toward the learning process, probably because the school board and administration care more about enforcing the school uniform policy than raising test scores or graduation rates. As an honors student, I feel that I was not challenged or even encouraged. My high school counselor provided no information on the college application process, scholarship opportunities, or even any colleges outside of the state of Mississippi.

I feel that PMHS lacks in the academic end, it does focas alot on sports. I have two children that attend and if I could afford it I would put them in Private school. Neither child is challanged and does enough to get by, which is not hard. As picayune keeps growing the quality of education is falling. There is way to many students at that campus for the teachers to teach properly. Picayune needs another Jr and High School.
--Submitted by a parent

this school pays more attention to the uniforms we wear than they do about our education
--Submitted by a student

my daughter is very happy with the school. she is treated well by her teacher and taught hands on.
--Submitted by a parent

perhaps the most depressing place in the world... THIS SCHOOL ONLY CARES ABOUT SPORTS... If your sending your child here... well i feel very sorry for you parents because your child will not get far in life and this high school does not prepare kids for life. its a dump.
--Submitted by a student

Picayune is an ok school. If I had a choice, would I send my children there? No. I graduated Picayune fifth in my class and learned little. I took all the AP and Honors classes, but I was still unprepared for college . Picayune is too focused on sports to be worried about acdemics. Sitting back and looking at my high school career, I wonder if I was educated to the full extent that I should have been. On the other hand I believe Picayune houses some of the greatest teachers in the world, who truely care about their students and will help them if they seek help.
--Submitted by a student

I believe that Picayune is a great school. I believe that it is truly a school about tradition and love and education. I think that it is an excellent place for a child to receive their education. The teachers and faculty are excellent and so well trained. As far as sports go, it is the perfect school!I give it my 110% and complete and utmost recommendation.
--Submitted by a parent

Its a school where teachers can help students hands on. Also has plenty activities. Very clean and teachers care for the students.
--Submitted by Jacob, a former student

PMHS is a great school the teachers are great and really involved with the students. They offer many extracuricular activities they have something for everyone.
--Submitted by a former student