Purvis High School vs Purvis Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 858 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purvis High School
Purvis · Public high · Grades 9–13
614 students
Purvis Lower Elementary
Purvis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
448 students
| Measure | Purvis High School Purvis, Mississippi | Purvis Lower Elementary Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 197 | #122 of 427 |
| National rank | #6961 of 16,910 | #24286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 614 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Purvis | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 51.3).
- •Purvis High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 54.2%).
- •Purvis High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.4).
- •Purvis High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 448.
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 Purvis High School better than Purvis Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis High School ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.3 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 Purvis High School and Purvis Lower Elementary?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Purvis and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purvis High School: 614. Purvis Lower Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purvis High School and Purvis Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Purvis High School is 36th of 197 and Purvis Lower Elementary is 122nd of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).