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Purvis Middle School

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Purvis Middle School ranks 79 th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Purvis Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Lamar County School District in Purvis, Mississippi. With a student population of 407, the school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Purvis Middle School generally performs above the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 8th-grade students scored 56.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.7%. In mathematics, the school's 7th-grade students scored 76.4% proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 55.5%. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.1% to 23.9% over the past few years, which is an area of concern.

When comparing Purvis Middle School to other nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Oak Grove Middle School, another school in the Lamar County School District, generally performs on par with or slightly better than Purvis Middle School in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, Petal Middle School, part of the Petal School District, consistently outperforms both Purvis Middle School and Oak Grove Middle School in test scores and statewide rankings, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

447

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,831

Per pupil spending ?

51.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475

(601) 794-1037

District: Lamar County School District

Students who attend Purvis Middle School usually attend:

High:

Purvis High School

Feeder schools for Purvis Middle School:

Elementary:	Purvis Lower Elementary
	Purvis Upper Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

African American:

10.7%

Hispanic:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (55% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Above the Mississippi median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg56%

Mississippi avg48%

79^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Middle Schools in the Lamar County School District

24^th of 130Lamar County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	69.2	79 of 266	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.7	50 of 264	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	82.3	36 of 243	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	81 of 257	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.3	76 of 257	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	67.2	82 of 264	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.0	56 of 252	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	75.7	56 of 272	79.4%	★★★★☆
2016	75.3	56 of 260	78.5%	★★★★☆
2015	77.6	52 of 266	80.5%	★★★★☆
2013	68.0	82 of 269	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.7	132 of 270	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.1	137 of 264	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.6	82 of 255	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.3	94 of 247	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.0	71 of 244	70.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science62%+7 vs state

Mathematics61%+9 vs state

English Language Arts47%+5 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

If I could leave a "negative star" rating, I would. The teachers are not concerned with teaching, the students are not provided text books, the desks were removed from some classrooms with no intention on providing any more, the students have to write in their laps and the administrators are unreachable. The principal is rude and backs her insufficient teachers as they lie their way through parent meetings. Do NOT attend this school if you have a choice. Close Quote

Schools Near Purvis Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Purvis Middle School	Public	6-8	213 School Street	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 794-1037	447	31	14.4	51.9%	370 (82.8%)	48 (10.7%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	69.2	79^th of 266 public middle schools	70.3%		78.7	50^th of 264 public middle schools	81.1%	29		45.7	37.1	56.6		45.0	76.4	62.7			62.0	$9,831
Oak Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	2543 Old Hwy.24	Hattiesburg	39402	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 261-4132	1,160	89	12.9	61.0%	399 (34.4%)	547 (47.2%)	123 (10.6%)	36 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.6%)	72.9	69^th of 266 public middle schools	74.1%		75.5	56^th of 264 public middle schools	78.8%	13		54.1	45.2	53.0		52.4	64.6	57.3	97.6		61.2	$9,577
Hattiesburg Steam Academy	Public	6	176 WSF Tatum Dr.	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-5291	263	20	13.2	100.0%	10 (3.8%)	210 (79.8%)	27 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)								(n/a)		50.4				53.1						$17,689
N R Burger Middle	Public	7-8	174 Wsf Tatum Drive	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-0536	525	50	10.4	100.0%	14 (2.7%)	424 (80.8%)	60 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	57.9	114^th of 266 public middle schools	57.1%		46	143^rd of 264 public middle schools	45.8%	29			37.2	43.1			53.3	50.0			52.7	$15,533
Petal Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	400 Hillcrest Loop	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 584-7660	632	51	12.3	59.0%	432 (68.4%)	108 (17.1%)	60 (9.5%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.8%)								(n/a)	75.7	62.4			71.3	70.6				76.9		$10,332
Petal Middle School	Public	7-8	203 East Central Avenue	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 584-6301	645	50	12.7	60.0%	467 (72.4%)	116 (18.0%)	37 (5.7%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.8%)	87.9	15^th of 266 public middle schools	94.4%		93	9^th of 264 public middle schools	96.6%	6			52.7	59.8			78.0	69.7			66.4	$10,846

Frequently Asked Questions about Purvis Middle School

What high school do graduates of Purvis Middle School attend?

Students who attend Purvis Middle School usually go on to attend Purvis High School

How many students attend Purvis Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 447 students attended Purvis Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Purvis Middle School?

Students at Purvis Middle School are 83% White, 11% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Purvis Middle School a good school?

Purvis Middle School ranks 79^th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Purvis Middle School in?

Lamar County School District

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