Serving 249 students in grades 7-12, Lumberton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lumberton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lumberton High School's student population of 249 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lumberton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lumberton High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
38%
47%
White
56%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lumberton High School's ranking?
Lumberton High School is ranked #483 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lumberton High School?
The graduation rate of Lumberton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lumberton High School?
249 students attend Lumberton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lumberton High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lumberton High School?
Lumberton High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lumberton High School offer ?
Lumberton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lumberton High School part of?
Lumberton High School is part of Lamar County School District.
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