For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,274 students in 39475, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39475, MS are Purvis Middle School and Purvis Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39475 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39475, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39475, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purvis Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Purvis Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Mitchell
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-2959
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-2959
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson/todd Alternative Program
Alternative School
424 Martin Luther King Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1097
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1097
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Gr: PK-2 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39475, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39475, MS include Purvis Middle School and Purvis Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39475?
4 public elementary schools are located in 39475.
What is the racial composition of students in 39475?
39475 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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