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#289 of 863 schools in MS

Top 33% in state

Sumrall High School

High School · Lamar County School District · Sumrall, MS

A Lamar County School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 187, Sumrall, MS 39482

  • Math 72% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.8% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,188
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Sumrall High School score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
98%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sumrall 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,701

Median home value

$193,900

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lumberton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.97–12Not available277Compare →
Oak Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,772Compare →
Purvis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available623Compare →

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
#10 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

Sumrall High School is listed in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sumrall High School

Sumrall High School is a public high school in Sumrall, MS, part of Lamar County School District, serving approximately 632 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sumrall High School

What grades does Sumrall High School serve?

Sumrall High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sumrall High School?

Sumrall High School has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumrall High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sumrall High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sumrall High School rank in MS?

Sumrall High School ranks #289 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Sumrall High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sumrall High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Sumrall High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumrall High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sumrall High School a charter school?

No, Sumrall High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sumrall High School a Title I school?

No, Sumrall High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sumrall High School?

28.3% of students at Sumrall 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lamar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 39482)
11,966
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
39.6
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 39482; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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