Purvis High School vs Sumrall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 33 km 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
Sumrall High School
Sumrall · Public high · Grades 9–13
616 students
| Measure | Purvis High School Purvis, Mississippi | Sumrall High School Sumrall, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 197 | #21 of 197 |
| National rank | #6961 of 16,910 | #5267 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 614 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Purvis | Sumrall |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumrall High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 55.3).
- •Sumrall High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Purvis High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Sumrall High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 49.8%).
- •Purvis High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Sumrall High School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 614.
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 Sumrall High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sumrall High School ranks higher (62.1 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 Sumrall High School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Purvis and Sumrall in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purvis High School: 614. Sumrall High School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purvis High School and Sumrall High School rank in Mississippi?
Purvis High School is 36th of 197 and Sumrall High School is 21st of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).