POPLARVILLE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL
POPLARVILLE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Poplarville School District school district, located in POPLARVILLE, MS with about 563 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, POPLARVILLE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Poplarville Junior-Senior High School, located at #1 Hornet Drive in Poplarville, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Poplarville School District. As a combined secondary campus, the school provides academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities for students across the junior and senior high grade levels. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, operating under the "Hornets" mascot and identity, which reflects the district’s commitment to fostering school spirit and student engagement.
The institution focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both core academic standards and personal development. By maintaining an active online presence through their official district website, the school ensures that parents, students, and community members have access to essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide updates. Poplarville Junior-Senior High remains dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that encourages excellence in athletics, academics, and citizenship for the youth of Pearl River County.
For more information, contact POPLARVILLE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 795-8477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POPLARVILLE, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
POPLARVILLE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in POPLARVILLE, MS with about 563 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poplarville School District
- Total Students:
- 563
- Teachers:
- 42.45
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 563 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POPLARVILLE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.1%
- Black or African American
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.