Poplarville Separate School District

302 South Julia Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,923 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
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,923 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#41 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Poplarville Separate   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poplarville Separate   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poplarville Separate   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Poplarville Separate   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Poplarville Separate   School District and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
167 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
9%
47%
# White Students
1,612 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
84%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
19
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
149
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
43
7,677

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,851 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Poplarville Separate   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart displays total spending of Poplarville Separate   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,852
$12,205
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Poplarville Separate   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,851
$12,074
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Poplarville Separate   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Poplarville Separate School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School Of Poplarville
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Grades: 3-5
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Grades: PK-2
| 494 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Poplarville Separate School District?
Poplarville Separate School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,923 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 15:1, 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 $9,851 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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