Poplarville High School vs West Lauderdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplarville High School
Poplarville · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students
West Lauderdale High School
Collinsville · Public high · Grades 9–13
535 students
| Measure | Poplarville High School Poplarville, Mississippi | West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 197 | #16 of 197 |
| National rank | #5022 of 16,910 | #4994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 540 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Poplarville | Collinsville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.1 vs 63.2).
- •Poplarville High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •West Lauderdale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 49.6%).
- •Poplarville High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Poplarville High School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 535.
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 Poplarville High School better than West Lauderdale High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Poplarville High School and West Lauderdale High School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Poplarville and Collinsville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplarville High School: 540. West Lauderdale High School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplarville High School and West Lauderdale High School rank in Mississippi?
Poplarville High School is 18th of 197 and West Lauderdale High School is 16th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).