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Best Lamar County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,412 students in Lamar County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, MS are Sumrall Middle School, Purvis Middle School and Baxterville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lamar County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumrall Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1217 Highway 42
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4416
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Purvis Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Baxterville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7920 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson/todd Alternative Program
Alternative School
424 Martin Luther King Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1097
Gr: 5-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lamar County, MS

Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lumberton Elementary School (Closed 2021)
7922 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Lumberton High School (Closed 2021)
7920 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Lumberton Middle School (Closed 2023)
7918 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, MS include Sumrall Middle School, Purvis Middle School and Baxterville School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?

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