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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POPLARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 280372000708

Poplarville High School

#1 Hornet Drive, POPLARVILLE, MS 39470 · (601) 795-8424 · Pearl River County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL540 STUDENTS
Enrollment
540
High
DISTRICT 492 · STATE 651
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
268 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 80%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
141
Grade 10
140
Grade 11
134
Grade 12
125
Student demographics
White
40976%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
163%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Black
428%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 45%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
7013%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 6%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28653%
Female
25447%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
62.3%
MS avg 45.9% . -11.7pp since 2022
Math
90.8%
MS avg 52.8% . -0.5pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
83.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
70.8%
based on MS schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+12.3pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
540
-23 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 13.3:1
% White
76%
was 85%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
8%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Poplarville High School

Poplarville High School, a tight-knit high school in POPLARVILLE, Mississippi, part of Poplarville School District, hosts 540 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Within Poplarville School District, which oversees 4 schools and 1,969 students, Poplarville High School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Poplarville High School lists that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 13% multiracial, 8% Black, 3% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.4:1. The state averages about 12.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 50% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Pearl River County runs at roughly 65%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Poplarville High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 70.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 83.0%.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Pearl River County indicate median household earnings sit near $58,135, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Across Pearl River County's 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,456 students), Poplarville High School is one campus in the mix.

Middle School Of Poplarville is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Poplarville High School's enrollment has decreased 4% since 2018, when it stood at 563 (now 540). The White share of enrollment decreased from 85% to 76% over that span.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Pearl River County at a glance

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Population
57,458
Census ACS
Median income
$58,135
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
8,456 students

Quick facts

School name
Poplarville High School
District
Poplarville School District
Address
#1 Hornet Drive, POPLARVILLE, MS 39470
Phone
(601) 795-8424
County
Pearl River County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
540
Teachers (FTE)
43
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
268 (50%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
280372000708
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Poplarville School District
Other schools in POPLARVILLE
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Frequently asked questions

About Poplarville High School
What is the total enrollment at Poplarville High School?
Poplarville High School enrolls approximately 540 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Poplarville High School serve?
Poplarville High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Poplarville High School?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at Poplarville High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Poplarville High School?
At Poplarville High School, the student body is approximately 76% White, 3% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is Poplarville High School public or private?
Poplarville High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Poplarville School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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