Lamar County School District
- 300 NORTH ST
- PURVIS, MS 39475
- (601) 794-1030
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77.3% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,278 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,215 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 564 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,215 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 720 |
| 1st Grade Students | 685 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 707 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 667 |
| 4th Grade Students | 679 |
| 5th Grade Students | 667 |
| 6th Grade Students | 721 |
| 7th Grade Students | 626 |
| 8th Grade Students | 648 |
| 9th Grade Students | 613 |
| 10th Grade Students | 666 |
| 11th Grade Students | 567 |
| 12th Grade Students | 506 |
| Ungraded Students | 81 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 121 |
| Hispanic | 220 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,922 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,281 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,411 |
| Female | 4,195 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 564 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 32 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 204 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 237 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 85 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 143 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 11 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 32 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | 16 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | 8 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 431 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 31 |
| School Administrators | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 61 |
| Student Support Services | 56 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 244 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $76,162,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $29,726,000 | 39.0% |
| Property Tax | $20,428,000 | 26.8% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Other School Systems | $25,000 | 0.03% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $20,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $1,503,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $698,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Sales and Services | $113,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $2,930,000 | 3.8% |
| Sale of Property | $74,000 | 0.10% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,698,000 | 2.2% |
| Private Contributions | $678,000 | 0.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,558,000 | 2.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $38,422,000 | 50.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $36,724,000 | 48.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $39,000 | 0.05% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $375,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $471,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $18,000 | 0.02% |
| Other Programs | $795,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,014,000 | 10.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,216,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,366,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $12,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $88,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $29,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,668,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Other | $2,811,000 | 3.7% |
| Direct - Other | $797,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $65,011,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $38,846,000 | 59.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $22,624,000 | 34.8% |
| Student Support | $4,099,000 | 5.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,075,000 | 5.4% |
| General Administration Support | $1,446,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $3,954,000 | 5.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,340,000 | 8.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,171,000 | 2.9% |
| Other Support Services | $539,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,541,000 | 5.4% |
| Food Services | $3,477,000 | 4.6% |
| Other Services | $64,000 | 0.08% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 77.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 443 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 36 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 103 | 4.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lamar County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 15
- Students: 8,215
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 564
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BAXTERVILLE SCHOOL | ||||
5531 Hwy 11
Lumberton, MS Public | PK-8 | 293 | 16.8 |  Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON / TODD ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
424 Martin Luther King Dr
Purvis, MS Public | 5-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| LAMAR COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
College Dr
Purvis, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 5198 Old Hwy11
Hattiesburg, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,381 | 15.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OAK GROVE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
70 Leaf Ln
Hattiesburg, MS Public | KG-1 | 886 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| OAK GROVE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1762 Old Hwy 24
Hattiesburg, MS Public | 2-3 | 839 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2543 Old Hwy24
Hattiesburg, MS Public | 6-8 | 1,235 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OAK GROVE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1760 Old Hwy 24
Hattiesburg, MS Public | 4-5 | 818 | 16.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PURVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5976 U.s. Hwy 11
Purvis, MS Public | KG-2 | 359 | 14.3 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
220 School St
Purvis, MS Public | 9-12 | 516 | 13.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
220 School St
Purvis, MS Public | 6-8 | 359 | 14.2 | 4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PURVIS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
310 Mitchell
Purvis, MS Public | 3-5 | 335 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| SUMRALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Hwy. 42
Sumrall, MS Public | KG-5 | 756 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SUMRALL MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
198 Center Ave
Sumrall, MS Public | 6-12 | 486 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| SUMRALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
Hwy 42
Sumrall, MS Public | 6-8 | 343 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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