Best Schools in Lamar County, MS
Lamar County, MS has 26 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 13,666 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Lamar County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lamar County, MS
The top high schools in Lamar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 603 Students
2. Oak Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1777 Students
3. Purvis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 620 Students
4. Hattiesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 964 Students
5. Lumberton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lamar County, MS
The top middle schools in Lamar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
2. Oak Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1294 Students
3. Purvis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
4. Hattiesburg Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 275 Students
5. N R Burger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lamar County, MS
The top elementary schools in Lamar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students
2. Longleaf Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 712 Students
3. Grace Christian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
4. Oak Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 764 Students
5. Bellevue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1124 Students
6. Baxterville School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students
7. Purvis Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
8. Thames Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
9. Lumberton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
10. Benedict Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benedict Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 203 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lamar County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lamar County, MS has a total population of 64,222 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lamar County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lamar County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lamar County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lamar County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lamar County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lamar County, MS
How many schools are in Lamar County, MS?
Lamar County, MS has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 13,666 students in total.
How do schools in Lamar County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Lamar County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Lamar County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lamar County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lamar County
3 places in Lamar County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Lamar County School District (15 schools)