For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,956 students in Lamar County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Lamar County, MS are Sumrall Elementary School, Baxterville School and Lumberton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lamar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sumrall Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
198 Todd Rd.
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4289
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4289
Grades: PK-5
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7922 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
7920 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
7918 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lamar County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Lamar County, MS include Sumrall Elementary School, Baxterville School and Lumberton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lamar County?
4 public preschools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lamar County include: Baxterville School vs. Purvis Lower Elementary School, Purvis Lower Elementary School vs. Sumrall Elementary School, Purvis Lower Elementary School vs. Baxterville School
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