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LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
17
Schools
10,276
Students
$10,656
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
91.6%
Graduation Rate
+5.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 10,276 students across 17 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,656 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools8 schools
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,294
PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08383
SUMRALL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08464
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LAMAR CO VOC TECH CENTER09–120
LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL07–12261
OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,777
PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL09–12620
SUMRALL HIGH SCHOOL09–12603
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JEFFERSON/TODD ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM05–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,656-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
34%
State
47.5%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal
18.9%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
10,276
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.6%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.6% graduation rate — 5.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,656, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 17 public schools, serving a total of 10,276 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 91.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $10,656 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.