For the 2026 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 44% 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 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-3302
Gr: PK-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 57% (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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