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Purvis city, MS

ZIP 39475 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39475

K-12 nearby
13
Public
10
Private
3
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39475 (Purvis, MS) is associated with Forrest County Schools (LEA 2801490) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 13 K-12 schools (10 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.8 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.5% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is William Carey University about 13.1 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Forrest County Schools
LEA ID
2801490
Private school share (ACS)
0.5%

Colleges & universities (49)

  • William Carey University13.1 miles (21.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Southern Mississippi13.2 miles (21.2 km)4yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College22.5 miles (36.2 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College30.7 miles (49.4 km)2yr-public
  • Jones County Junior College33.4 miles (53.7 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College44.2 miles (71.2 km)4yr-private
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport54.2 miles (87.2 km)2yr-private
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College59.5 miles (95.8 km)4yr-private
  • Northshore Technical Community College60.5 miles (97.3 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College60.9 miles (98.1 km)2yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College68.5 miles (110.2 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Louisiana University76.0 miles (122.3 km)4yr-public
Show all 49 colleges & universities
  • University of South Alabama80.4 miles (129.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Mobile80.7 miles (129.9 km)4yr-private
  • Spring Hill College82.6 miles (132.9 km)4yr-private
  • Remington College-Mobile Campus82.9 miles (133.5 km)2yr-private
  • Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound85.3 miles (137.2 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University at New Orleans86.2 miles (138.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of New Orleans86.6 miles (139.4 km)4yr-public
  • Bishop State Community College87.1 miles (140.2 km)2yr-public
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary87.5 miles (140.8 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University88.5 miles (142.5 km)4yr-private
  • Nunez Community College88.7 miles (142.8 km)2yr-public
  • Herzing University-New Orleans89.6 miles (144.2 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College90.3 miles (145.3 km)2yr-public
  • East Central Community College90.8 miles (146.2 km)2yr-public
  • Strayer University-Mississippi91.0 miles (146.5 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University91.3 miles (147.0 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans91.5 miles (147.2 km)4yr-public
  • Belhaven University91.6 miles (147.4 km)4yr-private
  • NationsUniversity91.6 miles (147.5 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana91.6 miles (147.5 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana91.6 miles (147.5 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College92.2 miles (148.3 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi Community College Board92.2 miles (148.3 km)2yr-public
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning92.2 miles (148.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Holy Cross92.2 miles (148.4 km)4yr-private
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana93.0 miles (149.6 km)4yr-private
  • Healthcare Training Institute93.2 miles (149.9 km)2yr-private
  • Meridian Community College93.2 miles (150.0 km)2yr-public
  • Bridges Christian College93.3 miles (150.2 km)4yr-private
  • Tulane University of Louisiana93.5 miles (150.5 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans93.7 miles (150.8 km)4yr-private
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary95.1 miles (153.0 km)4yr-private
  • Hinds Community College95.9 miles (154.3 km)2yr-public
  • United States Sports University96.5 miles (155.3 km)4yr-private
  • Tougaloo College96.5 miles (155.4 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi College97.4 miles (156.8 km)4yr-private
  • Coastal Alabama Community College99.8 miles (160.5 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
LAMAR CO VOC TECH CENTERpublic——0.6 miles (1.0 km)
Purvis Upper Elementarypublic——1.3 miles (2.1 km)
JEFFERSON/TODD ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMpublic——1.4 miles (2.3 km)
Purvis Middle Schoolpublic——1.4 miles (2.3 km)
Purvis High Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Purvis Lower Elementarypublic——1.9 miles (3.1 km)
BASS MEMORIAL ACADEMYprivate——3.8 miles (6.1 km)
BASS CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLprivate——3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Dixie Attendance Centerpublic——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
LEARNING TREE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Oak Grove Middle Schoolpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Bellevue Elementarypublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Oak Grove Elementarypublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39475

What school district is ZIP code 39475 in?
ZIP 39475 (Purvis, MS) maps to Forrest County Schools (LEA ID 2801490) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39475?
US5 lists 13 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 10 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39475 attend private school?
About 0.5% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39475 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher28.7%
High school30.8%
Less than HS10.5%
School districtForrest County Schools