Purvis High School vs. Oak Grove High School
Should I attend Purvis High School or Oak Grove High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Oak Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Purvis High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower 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 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,764 students in grades 9-12, Oak Grove High School ranks in the top 20% 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 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
572 students
1,764 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#125 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
170
553
Grade 10 Students
141
433
Grade 11 Students
133
393
Grade 12 Students
122
363
Ungraded Students
6
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
10%
38%
% White
84%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%