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Purvis Middle School

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Purvis Middle School ranks 58 th of 263 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 263 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Purvis Middle School serves 447 students in grades 6–8 in Purvis, Mississippi, and is part of the Lamar County School District, a 4-star district ranked 30th out of 134 in the state. The school itself currently ranks 58th out of 260 Mississippi middle schools (78th percentile) with a 4-star rating, placing it in the upper quartile of schools statewide.

Mathematics is the school's clear signature strength. In 2025–2026, Purvis posted strong math proficiency rates — 68% in 6th grade, 70.9% in 7th grade, and 63.7% in 8th grade — all well above district and state averages. Science is also a consistent bright spot, with 66.4% of 8th graders proficient, beating both the Lamar County district (62.8%) and the state (57.8%). English language arts, however, lags behind. Only 37.8% of 7th graders and 44.6% of 8th graders were proficient in ELA, below the district averages of 40.0% and 49.0%, respectively. Purvis outperforms its same-district rival, Oak Grove Middle School, in nearly every subject, and it edges out Petal Middle School in 8th grade science (66.4% vs. 59.4%). It also dramatically outperforms N R Burger Middle in Hattiesburg, particularly in 7th grade math (70.9% vs. 50.0%).

The biggest non-academic concern is chronic absenteeism. Purvis's rate has climbed to 23.3%, above the district rate of 18.6% and higher than nearby schools like Oak Grove (17.9%), Petal Upper Elementary (17.2%), and Hattiesburg STEAM Academy (20.5%). The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (14.4:1) than all comparable middle schools in the area. On the positive side, Purvis has the lowest economic disadvantage rate (51.9% free/reduced lunch) among its peers. If the school can improve its literacy scores and attendance, it has the foundational strengths to become a top-tier middle school in Mississippi.

447

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,831

Per pupil spending ?

51.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475

(601) 794-1068

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: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (58% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Mississippi middle schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg57%

Mississippi avg49%

58^th of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Middle Schools in the Lamar County School District

30^th of 133Lamar 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
2026	75.7	58 of 263	77.9%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics68%+14 vs state

Science66%+9 vs state

English Language Arts46%+4 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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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) 794-1068	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%)	75.7	58^th of 263 public middle schools	77.9%		69.2	79^th of 266 public middle schools	70.3%	21		54.9	37.8	44.6		68.0	70.9	63.7			66.4	$9,831
Oak Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	2543 Old Hwy.24	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-4634	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%)	68.6	77^th of 263 public middle schools	70.7%		72.9	69^th of 266 public middle schools	74.1%	8		56.8	40.4	50.4		52.8	56.9	57.5	100.0		60.0	$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)		38.4				46.8						$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%)	56	109^th of 263 public middle schools	58.6%		57.9	114^th of 266 public middle schools	57.1%	5			37.4	35.0			50.0	59.9			56.7	$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)	69.7	60.9			68.1	74.7				82.6		$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%)	78.3	49^th of 263 public middle schools	81.4%		87.9	15^th of 266 public middle schools	94.4%	34			40.2	52.8			72.7	67.2			59.4	$10,846

Frequently Asked Questions about Purvis Middle School

What district is Purvis Middle School in?

Lamar County School District

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.

What high school do graduates of Purvis Middle School attend?

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

Is Purvis Middle School a good school?

Purvis Middle School ranks 58^th of 263 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Purvis Middle School?

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

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