Purvis Middle School vs Purvis Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 204 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purvis Middle School
Purvis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Purvis Upper Elementary
Purvis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students
| Measure | Purvis Middle School Purvis, Mississippi | Purvis Upper Elementary Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 181 | #91 of 427 |
| National rank | #7265 of 15,369 | #20794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 447 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| city | Purvis | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 51.7).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Purvis Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 54.6%).
- •Purvis Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Purvis Middle School is the larger school with 447 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 Middle School better than Purvis Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis Upper Elementary ranks higher (56.3 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 Middle School and Purvis Upper Elementary?
About 204 m in a straight line, between Purvis and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purvis Middle School: 447. Purvis Upper Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purvis Middle School and Purvis Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Purvis Middle School is 47th of 181 and Purvis Upper Elementary is 91st of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).