Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Poplarville Jr Sr High School's student population of 537 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplarville Jr Sr High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
9%
47%
White
86%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplarville Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School is ranked #175 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Poplarville Jr Sr High School often compared to?
Poplarville Jr Sr 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Poplarville Jr Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
537 students attend Poplarville Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Poplarville Jr Sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poplarville Jr Sr High School offer ?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Poplarville Jr Sr High School part of?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School is part of Poplarville Separate School Dist School District.
School Reviews
3 8/19/2021
Nice teachers, but there is no funding and the school has the worst uniform policy ever.
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