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#54 of 131 private schools in MS
Top 41% of private schools
Lamar School
School · Meridian, MS
A private school in Meridian, MS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
544 LINDLEY RD, Meridian, MS 39305
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MS.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
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Where Lamar School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,242
Median home value
$185,600
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pentecostal Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lamar School is listed in Meridian, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lamar School
Lamar School is a private school in Meridian, MS, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamar School
What grades does Lamar School serve?
Lamar School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lamar School?
Lamar School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lamar School rank in MS?
Lamar School ranks #54 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Lamar School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lamar School a private school?
Yes, Lamar School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lamar School a religious school?
No, Lamar School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Phone
- (601) 482-1345
- Area population (ZIP 39305)
- 21,878
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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