Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Poplarville Jr Sr High School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
7%
47%
White
85%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplarville Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School is ranked #29 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 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 89%.
How many students attend Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
553 students attend Poplarville Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Poplarville Jr Sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplarville Jr Sr High School offer ?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplarville Jr Sr High School part of?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School is part of Poplarville Separate 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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