Summary:
The 39470 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Poplarville Separate School District. The standout performer in the area is Poplarville Junior Senior High School, which is ranked 2nd out of 228 Mississippi high schools and has consistently high proficiency rates in core subjects. The Middle School of Poplarville has also performed well, ranking 49th out of 243 Mississippi middle schools, with strong results in 8th grade science.
While the schools generally perform above the state average on standardized tests, they face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.9% across all schools and a significant proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.27% at Poplarville Junior Senior High School to 62.55% at Poplarville Lower Elementary School. These socioeconomic factors may impact student performance and attendance, and the district may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address these issues.
Overall, the schools in the 39470 zip code area show a mix of strong and fluctuating performance, with Poplarville Junior Senior High School standing out as a top-performing high school in the state. However, the district faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors that may require focused attention and strategies to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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