Very Good
#170 of 863 schools in MS
Top 20% in state
Sumrall Middle School
Middle School · Lamar County School District · Sumrall, MS
A Lamar County School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1217 Highway 42, Sumrall, MS 39482
- Math 76% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sumrall Middle School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 36 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sumrall Middle 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,286 | Compare → |
| Purvis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 407 | 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
- #7 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 Middle School is listed in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sumrall Middle School
Sumrall Middle School is a public middle school in Sumrall, MS, part of Lamar County School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumrall Middle School
What grades does Sumrall Middle School serve?
Sumrall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sumrall Middle School?
Sumrall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumrall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumrall Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumrall Middle School rank in MS?
Sumrall Middle School ranks #170 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Sumrall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumrall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumrall Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sumrall Middle School a charter school?
No, Sumrall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumrall Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sumrall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sumrall Middle School?
37.8% of students at Sumrall Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (601) 758-4416
- Area population (ZIP 39482)
- 11,966
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 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
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