Sumrall Middle School

Sumrall Middle School is one of the reasonably sized junior highs in Sumrall, Mississippi, one of the schools within Lamar County School District, with 484 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8.

Across the 15 schools in Lamar County School District (10,318 students total), Sumrall Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Sumrall Middle School records that nearly all students (81%) are White. The remainder reads as 9% Black, 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 71% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.9:1. The state averages about 13.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 40% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Lamar County (around 55%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, Lamar County reports that median household earnings sit near $70,909, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Sumrall Middle School is one of 17 public schools in Lamar County (combined enrollment of about 10,318 students).

The closest other public school is Sumrall High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Sumrall Middle School.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 7%: 453 students in 2018 compared to 484 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 89% to 81% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Sumrall Middle School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.