Best 39470 Mississippi Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 553 students in 39470, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 39470, MS is Poplarville Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39470 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39470, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39470 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poplarville Jr Sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39470, MS Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39470 Mississippi

39470, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39470, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39470, MS include Poplarville Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39470?
2 public high schools are located in 39470.
What is the racial composition of students in 39470?
39470 public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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