Enrollment
447
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Purvis Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Purvis Middle School
Purvis Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Purvis, Mississippi, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 49.9% free-meal eligibility runs 38% below the Mississippi average.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.9% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students) and Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students) alongside Purvis Middle 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 Purvis Middle School compares
Purvis Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,063
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar County School District, which includes Purvis Middle School.
$10,063
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~447 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Purvis on the city page.
Is Purvis Middle School a good school?
Purvis Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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