Purvis High School vs. Sumrall High School
Should you attend Purvis High School or Sumrall High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Purvis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Sumrall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 613 students in grades 9-13, Purvis High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 614 students in grades 9-13, Sumrall High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
613 students
614 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#122 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
151
164
Grade 10 Students
170
151
Grade 11 Students
168
162
Grade 12 Students
124
137
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
10%
10%
% White
82%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%