Purvis High School vs Purvis Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 293 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 Upper Elementary
Purvis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students
| Measure | Purvis High School Purvis, Mississippi | Purvis Upper Elementary Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 197 | #91 of 427 |
| National rank | #6961 of 16,910 | #20794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 614 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Purvis | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 55.3).
- •Purvis Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Purvis High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 54.6%).
- •Purvis High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •Purvis High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 377.
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 Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis Upper Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 55.3 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 Upper Elementary?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Purvis and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purvis High School: 614. Purvis Upper Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purvis High School and Purvis Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Purvis High School is 36th of 197 and Purvis Upper Elementary is 91st of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).