Serving 623 students in grades 9-12, Purvis High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Purvis High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purvis High School is 0.29, 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Purvis High School?
The graduation rate of Purvis High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Purvis High School?
623 students attend Purvis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Purvis High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purvis High School?
Purvis High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Purvis High School offer ?
Purvis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Purvis High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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