How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Forrest County Agricultural Hi School | Purvis High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brooklyn, MS | Purvis, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 562 | 614 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.7% | 38.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Forrest County Agricultural Hi School | Purvis High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,178 | $11,188 |
| District | Forrest County Ag High School | Lamar County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Forrest County Agricultural Hi School | Purvis High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.2% | 81.8% |
| African American | 27.8% | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.0% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Forrest County Agricultural Hi School | Purvis High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 287:1 | 284:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.5% | 27.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 45 | 115 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.