For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 540 students in Poplarville, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Poplarville, MS is Poplarville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplarville, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Poplarville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Poplarville, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poplarville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Poplarville, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplarville High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Career Development Center
Vocational School
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Poplarville, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Poplarville, MS include Poplarville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Poplarville?
2 public high schools are located in Poplarville.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplarville?
Poplarville public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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