For the 2026 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 (2026)
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).
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.