For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 814 students in Lumberton, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Lumberton, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lumberton, MS are Baxterville School, Lumberton Elementary School and Lumberton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lumberton, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7920 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
Lumberton, Mississippi 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 schools in Lumberton, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Lumberton, MS include Baxterville School, Lumberton Elementary School and Lumberton High School.
How many public schools are located in Lumberton, MS?
3 public schools are located in Lumberton, MS.
What percentage of students in Lumberton, MS go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Lumberton, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton, MS?
Lumberton, MS public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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