For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 623 students in Purvis, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Purvis, MS is Purvis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Purvis, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Purvis have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Purvis, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Purvis High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Purvis, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purvis High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
41 College Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-8298
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-8298
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Purvis, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Purvis, MS include Purvis High School.
How many public high schools are located in Purvis?
3 public high schools are located in Purvis.
What is the racial composition of students in Purvis?
Purvis public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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