Northeast High School vs Purvis High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–13
608 students
Purvis High School
Purvis · Public high · Grades 9–13
614 students
| Measure | Northeast High School Meridian, Mississippi | Purvis High School Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 197 | #36 of 197 |
| National rank | #13827 of 16,910 | #6961 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 608 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Meridian | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 27.7).
- •Purvis High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Purvis High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Purvis High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 63.8%).
- •Northeast High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Purvis High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 608.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northeast High School better than Purvis High School?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis High School ranks higher (55.3 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northeast High School and Purvis High School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast High School: 608. Purvis High School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast High School and Purvis High School rank in Mississippi?
Northeast High School is 130th of 197 and Purvis High School is 36th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).