Purvis High School

Purvis High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
220 School St,  Purvis, MS
Lamar County School District
3.8
4.0
623 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brad Skeen
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
11.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
70%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
82.7%
Black
9.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern Mississippi 145 Students
Pearl River Community College 128 Students
Mississippi State University 103 Students
University of Mississippi 102 Students
William Carey University 51 Students
Jones County Junior College 38 Students
Louisiana State University 32 Students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 29 Students
The University of Alabama 28 Students
University of South Alabama 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 39 Students
Business 31 Students
Biology 21 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Education 8 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 74 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/13/2025
I have gone to Purvis since lower elementary. It is a great school and I have seen a lot of improvement over the last couple years that have made the school better.
4.0 Senior
1/26/2023
My experience at Purvis High has been exciting and educational but at the same time, it has been highly stressful and tiring. I have genuinely enjoyed my high school experience but some things at Purvis need to change in the future for kids coming up to have a good time while learning and furthering their education.
4.0 Alum
10/18/2022
Small school, but great people. I was a part of the band and enjoyed all four years of high school here. It's a safe and nice community overall.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
3.0 student
8/26/2020
Purvis has an excellent system towards homework. As a fellow student I learned what needed to be learned and completed my school work on time. However most students from low income familes specifically do not have great access to internet which becomes stressful also not to mention we have lack of t...
5.0 other
12/9/2015
I think Purvis High is an extremely good school, very nice administration & students, most of the students graduate with 3.0 or higher grade point averages.

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Purvis High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Purvis, MS, in the Purvis neighborhood, and is served by the Lamar County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 623 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Purvis High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $194,619. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson/Todd Alternative Program, Lamar Co Voc Tech Center, Lamar Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Purvis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Purvis High School.

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