Poplarville Separate School Dist School District

302 South Julia Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Poplarville Separate School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,830 students in Poplarville Separate School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Poplarville Separate School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,830 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Poplarville Separate School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#52 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Poplarville Separate School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poplarville Separate School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poplarville Separate School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Poplarville Separate School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
162 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
9%
47%
# White Students
1,544 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
85%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
158
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
27
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,403 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,352 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Poplarville Separate School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Poplarville Separate School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,403
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Poplarville Separate School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,352
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Poplarville Separate School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Poplarville Separate School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School Of Poplarville
Math: 43% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Grades: 3-5
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Grades: K-2
| 441 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Poplarville Separate School Dist School District?
Poplarville Separate School Dist School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,830 students.
What is the rank of Poplarville Separate School Dist School District?
Poplarville Separate School Dist School District is ranked #50 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poplarville Separate School Dist School District?
85% of Poplarville Separate School Dist School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poplarville Separate School Dist School District?
Poplarville Separate School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Poplarville Separate School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,352 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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