For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,763 students in Lamar County, MS (there are 6 private schools, serving 634 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Lamar County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, MS are Sumrall Elementary School, Sumrall Middle School and Sumrall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Schools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumrall Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
198 Todd Rd.
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4289
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4289
Gr: PK-5 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sumrall Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1217 Highway 42
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4416
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4416
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Sumrall High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 Center Avenue
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-0512
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-0512
Gr: 9-13 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Purvis High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Gr: 9-13 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Purvis Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1037
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1037
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Purvis Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Mitchell
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1038
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1038
Gr: 3-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Baxterville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Lumberton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7922 Us Highway 11 S
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7920 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Lamar Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
41 College Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-8298
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-8298
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Gr: PK-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, MS include Sumrall Elementary School, Sumrall Middle School and Sumrall High School.
How many public schools are located in Lamar County?
12 public schools are located in Lamar County.
What percentage of students in Lamar County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Lamar County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County 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).
Which public schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lamar County include: Sumrall High School vs. Purvis High School, Sumrall Middle School vs. Purvis Middle School, Purvis Middle School vs. Sumrall Middle School
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