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 Upper Elementary 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 58% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sumrall Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
198 Todd Rd.
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4289
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4289
Grades: PK-5
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
Sumrall Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1217 Highway 42
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4416
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4416
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Purvis Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Mitchell
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-2959
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-2959
Grades: 3-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Purvis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1068
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #66.
Lumberton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7922 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
7920 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
7918 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
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 Upper Elementary 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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