For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,909 students in Poplarville, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Poplarville, MS are Poplarville Jr Sr High School, Middle School Of Poplarville and Poplarville Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplarville, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Poplarville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Poplarville, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School Of Poplarville
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Grades: 3-5
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Grades: PK-2
| 476 students
Poplarville, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Poplarville Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Poplarville, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Poplarville, MS include Poplarville Jr Sr High School, Middle School Of Poplarville and Poplarville Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Poplarville?
5 public schools are located in Poplarville.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplarville?
Poplarville public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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