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Poplarville Separate School District

302 South Julia Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Poplarville Separate School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,923 students in Poplarville Separate School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Poplarville Separate School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
1,923 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Poplarville Separate School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#43 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
54%
52%
47%
42%
76%
55%
(21-22)
90-94%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
9%
47%
% White
84%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,851 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,852
$12,205
Spending / Student
$9,851
$12,074

Best Poplarville Separate School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Middle School Of Poplarville
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Gr: 3-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Gr: PK-2 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Poplarville Separate School District?
Poplarville Separate School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,923 students.
What is the rank of Poplarville Separate School District?
Poplarville Separate School District is ranked #46 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poplarville Separate School District?
84% of Poplarville Separate School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poplarville Separate School District?
Poplarville Separate School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Poplarville Separate School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,851 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,923 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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