Serving 614 students in grades 9-13, Sumrall High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumrall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sumrall High School's student population of 614 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Sumrall High School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumrall High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
10%
45%
White
84%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lamar County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumrall High School's ranking?
Sumrall High School is ranked #122 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Sumrall High School often compared to?
Sumrall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purvis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumrall High School?
The graduation rate of Sumrall High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sumrall High School?
614 students attend Sumrall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sumrall High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumrall High School?
Sumrall High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumrall High School offer ?
Sumrall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumrall High School part of?
Sumrall High School is part of Lamar County School District.
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