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Best Lamar County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,532 students in Lamar County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, MS are Sumrall High School, Purvis High School and Lumberton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lamar County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumrall High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lamar County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumrall High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
198 Center Avenue
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4730
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Purvis High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7920 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson/todd Alternative Program
Alternative School
424 Martin Luther King Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-1097
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
41 College Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-8298
Gr: 9-12
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Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7922 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
7920 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
7918 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, MS include Sumrall High School, Purvis High School and Lumberton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar County?
5 public high schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?

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