Elementary Schools in Lamar County School District


Summary:

The Lamar County School District in Mississippi is home to 8 elementary schools serving grades Pre-K through 8. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 98% across the district.

Among the standout schools in the district are Sumrall Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Longleaf Elementary is another high-performing school, ranking 83rd out of 390 schools statewide with strong test scores, particularly in 3rd grade ELA and 5th grade Science. Meanwhile, Baxterville School stands out for its exceptional 3rd grade ELA and 7th grade Math scores, which are well above the district and state averages.

However, not all schools in the Lamar County School District are performing at the same high level. Schools like Lumberton Elementary and Purvis Upper Elementary struggle with low proficiency rates, especially in Math and 5th grade ELA, and consistently rank in the bottom half of the state. These disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in the district have access to a quality education.

District Detail

 424 Martin Luther King Drive
Purvis, MS 39475

 (601) 794-1030

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 10,276

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 5
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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