- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Purvis, MS
Purvis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Purvis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280240001254
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purvis Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Purvis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Purvis Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purvis Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Purvis, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Purvis Middle School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 280240001254 · Purvis, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14.9:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Purvis Middle School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Purvis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- Sumrall Elemen
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- Longleaf Eleme
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- This school 447
Purvis Middle School
447 students
What this shows Purvis Middle School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purvis Middle School compares
Purvis Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 38% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,188
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
African American 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Purvis Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Purvis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purvis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Purvis Middle School
How many students attend Purvis Middle School?
Purvis Middle School has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Purvis, MS. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purvis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Purvis Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Purvis Middle School?
49.9% of students at Purvis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purvis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Purvis Middle School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Purvis, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purvis Middle School?
Purvis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Purvis Middle School rank among public schools in Purvis?
By Resource Investment Index, Purvis Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Purvis, 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 Lamar County School District?
Besides Purvis Middle School, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students), Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), and Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.