For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 772 students in Lumberton, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 101 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Lumberton, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
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 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lumberton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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?
3 public schools are located in Lumberton.
What percentage of students in Lumberton go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Lumberton are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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