Purvis High School

Lamar County School District
220 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
614 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Purvis High School, located at 220 School Street in Purvis, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Lamar County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, character development, and extracurricular engagement for its diverse student body. The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or workforce readiness initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Purvis High School is deeply integrated into the spirit of the town, boasting a robust athletics program and a variety of student organizations that encourage leadership and community involvement. The school maintains a traditional small-town atmosphere while striving to provide modern educational resources, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
614
Total Students
48.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    502 (81.8%)
  • Black
    61 (9.9%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    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: Lamar County School District
Phone: (601)794-6221
Website: http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 13 1
Grade 9 151
Grade 10 170
Grade 11 168
Grade 12 124
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LAMAR CO VOC TECH CENTER
Lamar County School District
0 Students
41 College Drive
Purvis, MS 39475 (1.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th