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1 schools in Sumner

Mississippi · Public K-12

Sumner, Mississippi runs 1 public K-12 school today, teaching approximately 251 students across 1 elementary.

7-year change in Sumner

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
251
-190 (-43%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
95%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
R.H. Bearden ElementaryElementaryKG-06251

About Sumner

Sumner, Mississippi is home to 1 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 251 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

Schools in Sumner average about 251 students each, 50% meaningfully below the Mississippi norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 43%: 441 students in SY 2017-18 versus 251 in SY 2024-25. The Black share of public-school enrollment shrank from 98% to 95%.

On this page, the community for Sumner discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sumner?
Sumner, Mississippi has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 251 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sumner?
Sumner has 1 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Sumner?
R.H. Bearden Elementary is the largest public school in Sumner by enrollment, with approximately 251 students.
What school districts serve Sumner?
Sumner public schools are operated by West Tallahatchie School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Sumner cover?
Public schools in Sumner serve students from kindergarten through grade 6.