For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 532 students in Lumberton, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lumberton, MS are Baxterville School and Lumberton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lumberton, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxterville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lumberton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7922 Us Highway 11 S
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lumberton, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7922 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
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
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
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 elementary schools in Lumberton, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lumberton, MS include Baxterville School and Lumberton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lumberton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lumberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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