Very Good
#156 of 863 schools in MS
Top 18% in state
Lumberton High School
High School · Lamar County School District · Lumberton, MS
A Lamar County School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
7920 US Highway 11, Lumberton, MS 39455
- Math 39% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lumberton High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lumberton High 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,232
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,772 | Compare → |
| Purvis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 623 | Compare → |
| Sumrall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 632 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lamar County School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lumberton High School is listed in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lumberton High School
Lumberton High School is a public high school in Lumberton, MS, part of Lamar County School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lumberton High School
What grades does Lumberton High School serve?
Lumberton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lumberton High School?
Lumberton High School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumberton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumberton High School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lumberton High School rank in MS?
Lumberton High School ranks #156 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lumberton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lumberton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lumberton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lumberton High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Lumberton High School a charter school?
No, Lumberton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lumberton High School a Title I school?
No, Lumberton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lumberton High School?
73.6% of students at Lumberton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (601) 796-2451
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 39455)
- 9,030
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 39455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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