Sumrall Middle School

Lamar County School District
1217 Highway 42
Sumrall, MS 39482
484 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sumrall Middle School, located at 1217 Highway 42 in Sumrall, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lamar County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for students during their middle school years. By aligning its mission with the broader goals of the Lamar County School District, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and a supportive community atmosphere.

The school's identity is closely tied to the close-knit, growing community of Sumrall, where it plays a central role in student development and extracurricular engagement. As part of the Lamar County system, it leverages district-wide resources to provide students with diverse learning opportunities. For families and community members interested in detailed information—such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and specific school policies—the district’s official website at [www.lamarcountyschools.org](http://www.lamarcountyschools.org) serves as the primary hub for updates and administrative resources.
484
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    392 (81.0%)
  • Black
    45 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)758-4416
Website: http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 6 154
Grade 7 172
Grade 8 158
Gender Ratio