Purvis High School

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Purvis High School ranks 49 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Purvis High School is a public high school serving 620 students in grades 9-12 in Purvis, Mississippi. It is part of the Lamar County School District, which is ranked 23 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Purvis High School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 74.9% of students proficient or better in Algebra I compared to the state average of 67.4%. However, the school has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite this, Purvis High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14.5 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to nearby schools like Oak Grove High School and Lumberton High School, Purvis High School generally performs better on standardized tests, particularly in Algebra I, English II, and U.S. History. However, Lumberton High School has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, which may contribute to its strong performance in some subject areas. Additionally, Purvis High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (over 80%) compared to these nearby schools, which have more racially diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

220 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475

(601) 794-6221

District: Lamar County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,547

Feeder schools for Purvis High School:

Elementary:	Baxterville School
	Purvis Lower Elementary
	Purvis Upper Elementary
Middle:	Purvis Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 623

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

African American:

9.6%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Purvis High School ranks better than 78.5% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Purvis High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), African American (9.6%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purvis High School is 13.2, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)

Compare Purvis High School employs 46.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purvis High School is $12,547, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Lamar County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Purvis High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Purvis High School 49^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Purvis High School in the ranking list.)

Lamar County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar County School District 23^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Purvis High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	68.04	65^th	232	72.0%
2005	72.30	45^th	232	80.6%
2006	70.95	47^th	232	79.7%
2007	77.07	27^th	232	88.4%
2008	75.88	39^th	235	83.4%
2009	55.71	108^th	235	54.0%
2010	50.68	124^th	235	47.2%
2011	65.43	73^rd	244	70.1%
2012	68.52	64^th	241	73.4%
2013	76.29	41^st	238	82.8%
2015	66.20	57^th	226	74.8%
2016	64.12	76^th	231	67.1%
2017	67.07	64^th	237	73.0%
2018	63.22	81^st	233	65.2%
2019	71.49	53^rd	233	77.3%
2021	66.17	75^th	231	67.5%
2022	69.62	57^th	228	75.0%
2023	74.77	44^th	226	80.5%
2024	75.44	49^th	228	78.5%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Purvis High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	539	61	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	600
1991	591	60	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	653
1992	576	58	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	636
1993	1306	134	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1442
1994	1327	134	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1465
1995	1390	159	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	1560
1996	1390	159	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	1560
1997	1401	155	3	8	4	n/a	n/a	1571
1998	1432	161	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	1602
1999	792	84	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	885
2000	873	95	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	976
2001	862	102	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	973
2002	463	37	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	503
2003	463	37	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	503
2004	445	42	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	490
2005	419	50	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	475
2006	456	56	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	518
2007	457	53	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	520
2008	478	55	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	541
2009	479	60	1	3	2	0	0	545
2010	455	58	1	2	0	0	0	516
2011	466	62	1	5	1	0	1	536
2012	483	55	0	6	2	0	1	547
2013	490	49	0	3	1	0	6	549
2014	490	50	0	6	1	1	4	552
2015	522	55	0	5	0	1	5	588
2016	524	62	0	4	0	1	10	601
2017	518	55	0	6	1	0	7	587
2018	529	50	0	9	2	0	11	601
2019	513	45	0	8	2	0	13	581
2020	522	51	0	8	2	0	18	601
2021	519	55	1	10	0	0	20	605
2022	478	57	2	8	0	0	27	572
2023	513	61	3	12	2	0	29	620
2024	523	60	2	10	1	0	27	623

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Purvis High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	600	31.0	19.3	n/a
1991	653	34.0	19.2	n/a
1992	636	34.3	18.5	27.2
1993	1442	73.4	19.6	27.2
1994	1465	80.2	18.3	27
1995	1560	90.7	17.2	24.1
1996	1560	90.7	17.2	24.1
1997	1571	91.7	17.1	24
1998	1602	93.1	17.2	24.7
1999	885	54.1	16.4	33.6
2000	976	59.2	16.5	31.1
2001	973	59.1	16.5	33.4
2002	503	33.0	15.2	38
2003	503	33.0	15.2	38
2004	490	32.1	15.3	32
2005	475	29.7	16.0	33.9
2006	518	29.7	17.4	36.7
2007	520	35.2	14.8	41.9
2008	541	36.4	14.9	42.7
2009	545	40.1	13.6	45.5
2010	516	39.1	13.1	46.1
2011	536	36.4	14.7	49.6
2012	547	36.1	15.1	49.9
2013	549	39.8	13.7	45.4
2014	552	39.0	14.1	47.3
2015	588	39.0	15.0	44.6
2016	601	37.0	16.2	51.2
2017	587	39.5	14.8	51.1
2018	601	40.1	14.9	51.4
2019	581	38.9	14.9	51.1
2020	601	38.6	15.5	47.9
2021	605	41.6	14.5	99.5
2022	572	43.0	13.2	99.5
2023	620	44.6	13.8	99.5
2024	623	46.9	13.2	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Purvis High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	600	31.0	19.3	n/a
1991	653	34.0	19.2	n/a
1992	636	34.3	18.5	27.2
1993	1442	73.4	19.6	27.2
1994	1465	80.2	18.3	27
1995	1560	90.7	17.2	24.1
1996	1560	90.7	17.2	24.1
1997	1571	91.7	17.1	24
1998	1602	93.1	17.2	24.7
1999	885	54.1	16.4	33.6
2000	976	59.2	16.5	31.1
2001	973	59.1	16.5	33.4
2002	503	33.0	15.2	38
2003	503	33.0	15.2	38
2004	490	32.1	15.3	32
2005	475	29.7	16.0	33.9
2006	518	29.7	17.4	36.7
2007	520	35.2	14.8	41.9
2008	541	36.4	14.9	42.7
2009	545	40.1	13.6	45.5
2010	516	39.1	13.1	46.1
2011	536	36.4	14.7	49.6
2012	547	36.1	15.1	49.9
2013	549	39.8	13.7	45.4
2014	552	39.0	14.1	47.3
2015	588	39.0	15.0	44.6
2016	601	37.0	16.2	51.2
2017	587	39.5	14.8	51.1
2018	601	40.1	14.9	51.4
2019	581	38.9	14.9	51.1
2020	601	38.6	15.5	47.9
2021	605	41.6	14.5	99.5
2022	572	43.0	13.2	99.5
2023	620	44.6	13.8	99.5
2024	623	46.9	13.2	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Purvis High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,042
2018	$10,780
2019	$10,402
2020	$11,432
2021	$11,713
2022	$12,547

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Purvis High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 233 High schools	Ranks 44^th of 226 High schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Purvis High School)	51.3	77.9	26.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Lamar County School District)	67.6	78.7	11.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Purvis High School)	56.7	56.1	0.6%
End of Course English II (Lamar County School District)	58.9	60.9	2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Purvis High School)	68.8	79.1	10.3%
End of Course Biology (Lamar County School District)	70.4	78.9	8.5%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Purvis High School)	68.8	78.4	9.6%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lamar County School District)	75.4	80.5	5.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	581	620	6.7%
African American	45	61	35.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	8	12	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	513	513
Two or More Races	13	29	123.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	99.5%	48.4%

Schools Near Purvis High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Purvis High School	Public	9-12	220 School Street	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 794-6221	623	47	13.2	49.0%	523 (83.9%)	60 (9.6%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	75.4	49^th of 228 public high schools	78.5%		74.8	44^th of 226 public high schools	80.5%	5					74.9	56.3		73.4	83.3	$12,547
Lamar County Vocational Technical Center	Public	9-12	41 College Drive	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 794-8298	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lumberton High School	Public	7-12	7920 US Highway 11	Lumberton	39455	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 796-2451	277	32	8.6	73.6%	150 (54.2%)	107 (38.6%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	69.9	66^th of 228 public high schools	71.1%		47.5	130^th of 226 public high schools	42.5%	64	31.8	12.2	45.5	14.3	75.8	48.7	28.6	74.5	77.1	$15,780
Oak Grove High School	Public	9-12	5198 Old Highway11	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 264-7232	1,772	117	15.1	49.0%	794 (44.8%)	716 (40.4%)	116 (6.5%)	53 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (5.1%)	78.7	38^th of 228 public high schools	83.3%		82.1	26^th of 226 public high schools	88.5%	12					82.0	58.9		70.9	83.4	$11,168
Forrest County Agricultural High School	Public	9-12	215 Old Hwy 49 East	Brooklyn	39425	Forrest County	Forrest County Ag High School	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-4741	586	34	17.1	77.6%	360 (61.4%)	169 (28.8%)	25 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	56.4	105^th of 228 public high schools	53.9%		50.2	120^th of 226 public high schools	46.9%	15					81.2	56.7		62.0	58.0	$12,362
Hattiesburg High School	Public	9-12	301 Hutchinson Ave	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 544-0811	988	79	12.5	100.0%	14 (1.4%)	887 (89.8%)	60 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.6%)	47.8	130^th of 228 public high schools	43.0%		51.8	115^th of 226 public high schools	49.1%	15					69.5	40.2		58.1	68.2	$15,175
Petal High School	Public	9-12	1145 Highway 42 E	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 583-3538	1,335	95	14.0	53.7%	901 (67.5%)	259 (19.4%)	91 (6.8%)	11 (0.8%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (5.2%)	84.7	18^th of 228 public high schools	92.1%		85.6	13^th of 226 public high schools	94.2%	5					85.9	69.8		76.1	82.2	$11,044
North Forrest High School	Public	7-12	693 Eatonville Road	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 545-9304	347	37	9.4	85.3%	53 (15.3%)	245 (70.6%)	17 (4.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.1%)	52.6	113^th of 228 public high schools	50.4%		70.8	56^th of 226 public high schools	75.2%	57	55.7	57.2	69.6	55.1	69.4	46.1	67.4	57.1	71.4	$17,619

Frequently Asked Questions about Purvis High School

What is the racial makeup of Purvis High School?

Students at Purvis High School are 84% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Purvis High School?

Purvis High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baxterville School
Elementary : Purvis Lower Elementary
Elementary : Purvis Upper Elementary
Middle : Purvis Middle School

What district is Purvis High School in?

Lamar County School District

How many students attend Purvis High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 623 students attended Purvis High School.

Is Purvis High School a good school?

Purvis High School ranks 49^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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