PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL
PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Lamar County School District school district, located in Purvis, MS with about 601 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL, located at 220 School Street in Purvis, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Lamar County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, character development, and extracurricular engagement for its diverse student body. The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or workforce readiness initiatives.
Beyond its academic curriculum, PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL is deeply integrated into the spirit of the town, boasting a robust athletics program and a variety of student organizations that encourage leadership and community involvement. The school maintains a traditional small-town atmosphere while striving to provide modern educational resources, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 794-6221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Purvis, MS with about 601 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lamar County School District
- Total Students:
- 601
- Teachers:
- 40.13
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 601 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.0%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.