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Purvis High School
Purvis, Mississippi · Grades 9 to 13 · Lamar County School District
Public school
About Purvis High School
Located in Purvis, Mississippi, Purvis High School is a public school for grades 9 through 13. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 614 students enrolled. With about 48.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.6 students per teacher. There are 7 other schools within 5 miles. Lamar County School District runs 17 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Lamar County.
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School facts
| Address | 220 School Street, Purvis, MS 39475 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (601) 794-6221 |
| School district | Lamar County School District |
| Grades | 9 to 13 |
| Students (2024-25) | 614 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 48.9 |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, distant, Lamar County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 280240001172). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Purvis Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Purvis · 0.1 miPurvis Upper ElementaryPublic · Grades 3 to 5Purvis · 0.2 miJefferson/Todd Alternative ProgramPublic · Grades 5 to 12Purvis · 0.3 miPurvis Lower ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Purvis · 0.5 miLamar Co Voc Tech CenterPublic · Grades 9 to 12Purvis · 1 miBass Memorial AcademyPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades 9 to 12Lumberton, MS · 2.7 miBass Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades 1 to 7Lumberton, MS · 2.7 miDixie Attendance CenterPublic · Grades PreK to 8Hattiesburg, MS · 8.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Purvis High School serve?
Purvis High School serves grades 9 through 13.
How many students attend Purvis High School?
Purvis High School reported 614 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purvis High School?
About 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 614 students and 48.9 teachers in federal data.
Is Purvis High School a public or charter school?
Purvis High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Purvis High School in?
Purvis High School is part of Lamar County School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ms/lamar-county-school-district/
Where is Purvis High School located?
Purvis High School is at 220 School Street, Purvis, MS 39475. The phone number is (601) 794-6221.
How many other schools are near Purvis High School?
There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of Purvis High School in our directory.
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Lamar Co Voc Tech Center
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Purvis Middle School
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Purvis Upper Elementary
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