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.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,403
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,352
$11,965
Best Poplarville Separate School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School Of Poplarville
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
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
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
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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