- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280372000708
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Poplarville · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Poplarville Jr Sr High School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 280372000708 · Poplarville, MS High · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 14.6:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplarville Lower Elementary School (521 students)
Poplarville Jr Sr High School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Poplarville Jr Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
540 students
- Poplarville Lo
Poplarville Lower Elementary School
521 students
- Middle School
Middle School of Poplarville
476 students
- Poplarville Up
Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
432 students
What this shows Poplarville Jr Sr High School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplarville Jr Sr High School compares
Poplarville Jr Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Poplarville Separate School Dist reports $10,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~540 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.