For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,370 students in Poplarville, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poplarville, MS are 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.
Poplarville, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poplarville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Poplarville, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle School Of Poplarville
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8303
Gr: 3-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Gr: PK-2 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Poplarville, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Poplarville Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Poplarville, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poplarville, MS include Middle School Of Poplarville and Poplarville Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poplarville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Poplarville.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplarville?
Poplarville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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