Purvis Lower Elementary vs Purvis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 993 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purvis Lower Elementary
Purvis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
448 students
Purvis Middle School
Purvis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Purvis Lower Elementary Purvis, Mississippi | Purvis Middle School Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 427 | #47 of 181 |
| National rank | #24286 of 50,301 | #7265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 448 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Purvis | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.3 vs 51.7).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 54.2%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Purvis Lower Elementary is the larger school with 448 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 Lower Elementary better than Purvis Middle 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 Purvis Lower Elementary and Purvis Middle School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Purvis and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purvis Lower Elementary: 448. Purvis Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purvis Lower Elementary and Purvis Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Purvis Lower Elementary is 122nd of 427 and Purvis Middle School is 47th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).