For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,897 students in 39475, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 290 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 39475, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39475, MS are Purvis High School, Purvis Upper Elementary School and Purvis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39475 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39475, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39475, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purvis High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Purvis Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Mitchell
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-2959
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-2959
Grades: 3-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Purvis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson/todd Alternative Program
Alternative School
424 Martin Luther King Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1097
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1097
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
41 College Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-8298
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-8298
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39475, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39475, MS include Purvis High School, Purvis Upper Elementary School and Purvis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39475?
6 public schools are located in 39475.
What percentage of students in 39475 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 39475 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39475?
39475 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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