Enrollment
540
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Poplarville, MS
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Poplarville Jr Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280372000708
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplarville Jr Sr High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Poplarville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplarville Jr Sr High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Poplarville, MS.
School address
District: Poplarville Separate School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280372000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poplarville Jr Sr High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poplarville Jr Sr High School
Poplarville Jr Sr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Poplarville, Mississippi, enrolling 540 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 540 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Poplarville Separate School Dist also operates Poplarville Lower Elementary School (521 students) and Middle School of Poplarville (476 students) alongside Poplarville Jr Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Poplarville Jr Sr High School compares
Poplarville Jr Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 30% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Poplarville Jr Sr High School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poplarville Separate School Dist, which includes Poplarville Jr Sr High School.
$10,227
Per student
-15%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 25.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Poplarville Jr Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplarville Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School of Poplarville | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplarville Jr Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Poplarville Jr Sr High School
How many students attend Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School has 540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poplarville, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplarville Jr Sr High School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
56.1% of students at Poplarville Jr Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Poplarville Jr Sr High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Poplarville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplarville Jr Sr High School?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poplarville Jr Sr High School rank among public schools in Poplarville?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplarville Jr Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Poplarville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Poplarville on the city page.
Is Poplarville Jr Sr High School a good school?
Poplarville Jr Sr High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Poplarville Separate School Dist?
Besides Poplarville Jr Sr High School, Poplarville Separate School Dist also operates Poplarville Lower Elementary School (521 students), Middle School of Poplarville (476 students), and Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch (432 students). See the Poplarville Separate School Dist district page for the complete list.
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