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Poplarville Separate School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,909 students in Poplarville Separate School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Poplarville Separate School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
1,909 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Poplarville Separate School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
172 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
9%
47%
# White Students
1,598 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
84%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
155
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
28
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,931 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,924 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,931
$12,143
Spending / Student
$9,924
$12,013
Best Poplarville Separate School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poplarville Separate School District?
Poplarville Separate School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,909 students.
What is the rank of Poplarville Separate School District?
Poplarville Separate School District is ranked #43 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poplarville Separate School District?
84% of Poplarville Separate School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poplarville Separate School District?
Poplarville Separate School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Poplarville Separate School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,924 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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