School Overview
Poplarville Junior-Senior High School, located at #1 Hornet Drive in Poplarville, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Poplarville School District. As a combined secondary campus, the school provides academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities for students across the junior and senior high grade levels. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, operating under the "Hornets" mascot and identity, which reflects the district’s commitment to fostering school spirit and student engagement.

The institution focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both core academic standards and personal development. By maintaining an active online presence through their official district website, the school ensures that parents, students, and community members have access to essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide updates. Poplarville Junior-Senior High remains dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that encourages excellence in athletics, academics, and citizenship for the youth of Pearl River County.
540
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poplarville High School
Demographic Student Count
White409
Hispanic16
Black42
Asian1
Two or More70
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    409 (75.7%)
  • Two or More
    70 (13.0%)
  • Black
    42 (7.8%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Poplarville School District
Phone: (601)795-8424
Website: http://www.poplarvilleschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53
Grades Taught
Grade 9 141
Grade 10 140
Grade 11 134
Grade 12 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Poplarville High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9141
Grade 10140
Grade 11134
Grade 12125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Poplarville High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25447%
Male28653%