Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplarville Jr Sr High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Poplarville Jr Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
553 students attend Poplarville Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Poplarville Jr Sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplarville Jr Sr High School offer ?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Poplarville Jr Sr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
