Lamar County School District
School District · Purvis, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,188
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,188
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Lamar County School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lamar County School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Longleaf Elementary
Hattiesburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Baxterville School
Lumberton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sumrall Elementary School
Sumrall · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#22 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,188
$1,424 vs Mississippi median
District size
10,498 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Lamar County School District ranks #22 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Lamar County School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Longleaf Elementary (8.9/10), Baxterville School (8.6/10), and Sumrall Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lamar County School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +30.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lamar County School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lamar County School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longleaf Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Baxterville School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Sumrall Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lumberton High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Bellevue Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Sumrall Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Lumberton Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Sumrall High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Oak Grove Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Oak Grove High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lamar County School District
Lamar County School District is a Purvis, Mississippi school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 10,498 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $11,188 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Lamar County School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Longleaf Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lamar County School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lamar County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lamar County School District with test data.
Schools in Lamar County School District
15 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Purvis
- Total Enrollment
- 10,498
- Teachers (FTE)
- 828
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District has 15 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lamar County School District?
The average composite rating for Lamar County School District is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District spends $11,188 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lamar County School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lamar County School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lamar County School District?
Longleaf Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lamar County School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lamar County School District?
Across schools in Lamar County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lamar County School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Lamar County School District has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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