For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 454 students in Poplarville, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Poplarville, MS is Middle School Of Poplarville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplarville, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Poplarville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Poplarville, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle School Of Poplarville
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Poplarville, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Poplarville Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Poplarville, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Poplarville, MS include Middle School Of Poplarville.
How many public middle schools are located in Poplarville?
2 public middle schools are located in Poplarville.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplarville?
Poplarville public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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