For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 485 students in Lumberton, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lumberton, MS are Baxterville School and Lumberton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lumberton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxterville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7920 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lumberton, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lumberton, MS include Baxterville School and Lumberton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lumberton?
2 public middle schools are located in Lumberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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