Sumrall High School

Lamar County School District
198 Center Avenue
Sumrall, MS 39482
616 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Sumrall High School, located in Sumrall, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Lamar County School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous classroom instruction and the holistic development of its students. As a cornerstone of the small-town community, the institution places a strong focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory tracks or career-technical education pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sumrall High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a deep sense of school pride. The school actively encourages student involvement in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations. By balancing high academic expectations with a commitment to community engagement and extracurricular achievement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their future professional and personal endeavors.
616
Total Students
47.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    518 (84.1%)
  • Black
    63 (10.2%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lamar County School District
Phone: (601)758-0512
Website: http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 135
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 13 2
Grade 9 164
Grade 10 151
Grade 11 162
Grade 12 137
Gender Ratio