For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,969 students in 39470, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39470, MS are Poplarville High School, Middle School Of Poplarville and Poplarville Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39470 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39470, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39470, MS Public Schools (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: #22.
Middle School Of Poplarville
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1351
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1351
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-3104
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-3104
Gr: 3-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-6568
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-6568
Gr: PK-2 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39470, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39470, MS include Poplarville High School, Middle School Of Poplarville and Poplarville Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39470?
5 public schools are located in 39470.
What is the racial composition of students in 39470?
39470 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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