Lamar County School District

The Lamar County School District in Mississippi encompasses 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population, with some schools exhibiting a majority white student body and others having a more balanced racial makeup.

Among the standout schools in the district are Sumrall Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with exceptional test scores, and Sumrall Middle School, which also performs exceptionally well and ranks 17th out of 264 Mississippi middle schools. At the high school level, Oak Grove High School stands out with a 4-star rating and strong test scores, particularly in Algebra I and U.S. History.

While the majority of the schools in the district have very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, the spending per student varies significantly, ranging from $6,425 at Oak Grove Middle School to $17,842 at Lumberton High School. The Lumberton schools appear to be the lowest-performing in the district, with lower test scores and lower SchoolDigger ratings compared to the other schools.