PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Lamar County School District school district, located in Purvis, MS with about 399 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 26 teachers, PURVIS MIDDLE 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 MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 213 School Street in Purvis, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lamar County School District. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the transitional academic and social development of students, typically covering the upper elementary and early secondary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the rigors of high school education.
As part of the Lamar County School District, PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL benefits from the district's broader mission to provide quality instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and community-centered initiatives. The school maintains a digital presence through the district's official website, which serves as a hub for parents and students to access school calendars, faculty information, and resources regarding district policies. By balancing academic achievement with student engagement, the school plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the Purvis community.
For more information, contact PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 794-1068 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Purvis, MS with about 399 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lamar County School District
- Total Students:
- 399
- Teachers:
- 26.23
- 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 399 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Black or African American
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.