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Purvis High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
220 School St,
Purvis, MS
Lamar County School District
School Details
Head of School
Brad Skeen
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
C
B-
B-
B
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.57
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Reading Proficiency
53%
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Math Proficiency
81%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
49
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Full Time Teachers
49
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
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College Prep
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Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
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Number of AP Courses
3
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AP Pass Rate
11.3%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
70%
State Average
18%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
302:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.8%
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Female
47.2%
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White
81.8%
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Black
9.9%
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Hispanic
4.2%
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Two or more races
3.6%
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Native American
<1%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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
131 Students
Mississippi State University
106 Students
University of Mississippi
103 Students
William Carey University
56 Students
Jones County Junior College
39 Students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
32 Students
Louisiana State University
31 Students
The University of Alabama
29 Students
University of South Alabama
16 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
38 Students
Business
29 Students
Biology
21 Students
Psychology
19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
10 Students
Pre-Law Studies
9 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
9 Students
Physical Therapy
8 Students
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
6/24/2024
Communication with parents is some what lacking. The school also doesn't recognize all groups with achievements and tend to favor the sports and ignore the less known groups.
11/17/2022
The teachers are great, and the counselors really prepare the students to be successful after graduation!
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$70K - $444K
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$199,450
Median Lot Size
20,037 Sq Ft
% Renters
25%
Average Household Income
$70,092
% of College Grads
20.3%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,431 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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- 9th to 12th
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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 614 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% 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 3.57, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $199,450. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson/Todd Alternative Program, Lamar Co Voc Tech Center, Bass Memorial Academy, and more. Learn more about what Purvis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Purvis High School.