For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 553 students in Poplarville, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Poplarville, MS is Poplarville Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplarville, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Poplarville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Poplarville, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poplarville Jr Sr High School, with 90-94% 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 Public High Schools in Poplarville, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Grades: 9-12
| 553 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
| n/a students
Poplarville, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Poplarville Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Poplarville, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Poplarville, MS include Poplarville Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Poplarville?
2 public high schools are located in Poplarville.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplarville?
Poplarville 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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