Public schools in Purvis, MS
6 open public schools with an address in Purvis, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,886
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Purvis public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Purvis, MS: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,886 students, an average of 314 per school. The largest campus is Purvis High School (614 students), and the largest elementary school is Purvis Lower Elementary (448).
Every listed school belongs to Lamar County School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Purvis
Elementary schools in Purvis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purvis Lower Elementary Lamar County School District | PK–02 | 448 | 15:1 | |
| Purvis Upper Elementary Lamar County School District | 03–05 | 377 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Purvis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purvis Middle School Lamar County School District | 06–08 | 447 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Purvis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Co Voc Tech Center Lamar County School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Purvis High School Lamar County School District | 09–13 | 614 | 12.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Purvis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson/Todd Alternative Program Lamar County School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.6%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black10.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Purvis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,886 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Purvis
How many public schools are in Purvis, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Purvis: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,886 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Purvis?
All listed public schools with an address in Purvis belong to Lamar County School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Purvis?
Purvis High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Purvis, with 614 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Purvis?
No school with an address in Purvis is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Purvis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Purvis public schools is 13.8:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Purvis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Mississippi cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities