For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,231 students in Lamar County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lamar County, MS are Sumrall Elementary School, Sumrall Middle School and Purvis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lamar County (2025)
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 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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%
Lamar County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7922 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
7920 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
7918 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
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 elementary schools in Lamar County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lamar County, MS include Sumrall Elementary School, Sumrall Middle School and Purvis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lamar County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lamar County include: Sumrall Middle School vs. Purvis Middle School, Purvis Middle School vs. Sumrall Middle School, Baxterville School vs. Purvis Lower Elementary School
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