Total enrollment
1,886
+98 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Purvis
Mississippi · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Purvis? The city has 6 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,886 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Purvis
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 87%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
10%
was 9%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON/TODD ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM | Combined | 05-12 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO VOC TECH CENTER | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Purvis High School | High | 09-13 | 614 |
| Purvis Lower Elementary | Elementary | PK-02 | 448 |
| Purvis Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 447 |
| Purvis Upper Elementary | Elementary | 03-05 | 377 |
About Purvis
Purvis, Mississippi is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,886 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Purvis is around 314 students, 37% noticeably below the Mississippi average of about 498.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 5%: 1,788 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,886 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 87% to 82%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Purvis discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.