Serving 224 students in grades 7-12, Lumberton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
44%
47%
White
51%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lumberton Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lumberton High School?
The graduation rate of Lumberton High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lumberton High School?
224 students attend Lumberton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lumberton High School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lumberton High School?
Lumberton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lumberton High School offer ?
Lumberton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lumberton High School part of?
Lumberton High School is part of Lumberton Public School District.
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