For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,182 students in Purvis, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Purvis, MS are Purvis Upper Elementary School and Purvis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Purvis, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Purvis have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Purvis, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purvis Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Mitchell
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-2959
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-2959
Grades: 3-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Purvis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson/todd Alternative Program
Alternative School
424 Martin Luther King Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1097
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1097
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Grades: PK-2
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Purvis, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Purvis, MS include Purvis Upper Elementary School and Purvis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Purvis, MS?
4 public elementary schools are located in Purvis, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Purvis, MS?
Purvis, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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