School Overview
Poplar Bluff Junior High, located at 550 N. Westwood in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, serves as a key transitional campus within the Poplar Bluff R-I School District. As a junior high facility, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, typically catering to students in the middle grades. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, helping students navigate the unique challenges of their early adolescent years while preparing them for the academic expectations of secondary education.

The institution operates under the broader mission of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District, which emphasizes community involvement, student achievement, and the preparation of well-rounded citizens. By utilizing a curriculum designed to build foundational skills across core subjects, the junior high school encourages students to explore extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that support personal growth. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active digital presence via their official website at http://www.poplarbluffschools.net, which serves as a central hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school events and initiatives.
782
Total Students
53.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White586
Hispanic26
Black94
Asian5
Two or More67
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    586 (74.9 %)
  • Black
    94 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    67 (8.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: POPLAR BLUFF R-I
Phone: (573)785-5602
Website: http://www.poplarbluffschools.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 414
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54
Grades Taught
Grade 7 385
Grade 8 397

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 7385
Grade 8397
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39650.6%
Male38649.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)