Serving 540 students in grades 9-12, Poplarville High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Poplarville Jr Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire Poplarville school district, encompassing approximately 493.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplarville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Poplarville High School's student population of 540 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poplarville High School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplarville High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
8%
45%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplarville High School's ranking?
Poplarville High School is ranked #43 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Poplarville High School often compared to?
Poplarville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl River Central High School, Picayune Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poplarville High School?
The graduation rate of Poplarville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Poplarville High School?
540 students attend Poplarville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Poplarville High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplarville High School?
Poplarville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poplarville High School offer ?
Poplarville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplarville High School part of?
Poplarville High School is part of Poplarville School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
Nice teachers, but there is no funding and the school has the worst uniform policy ever.
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