For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 523 students in Lumberton, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lumberton, MS are Baxterville School and Lumberton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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 High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7920 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 middle schools in Lumberton, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lumberton, MS include Baxterville School and Lumberton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lumberton?
2 public middle schools are located in Lumberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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