Purvis High School vs Purvis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 171 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 Middle School
Purvis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Purvis High School Purvis, Mississippi | Purvis Middle School Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 197 | #47 of 181 |
| National rank | #6961 of 16,910 | #7265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 614 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Purvis | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 51.7).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Purvis High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Purvis High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 51.9%).
- •Purvis High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Purvis High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 447.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis High School ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.7 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 Purvis High School and Purvis Middle School?
About 171 m in a straight line, between Purvis and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purvis High School: 614. Purvis Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purvis High School and Purvis Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Purvis High School is 36th of 197 and Purvis Middle School is 47th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).