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Lamar County School District
  • PURVIS, MS
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Lamar County School District

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A minus
    2. Diversity
      grade A minus
    3. Teachers
      grade A minus
    4. College Prep
      grade A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade A
    6. Administration
      grade A minus
    7. Sports
      grade A
    8. Food
      grade B minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B

    Lamar County School District is a highly rated, public school district located in PURVIS, MS. It has 10,298 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 61% of students are at least proficient in math and 53% in reading.

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    424 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
    PURVIS, MS 39475
    About Lamar County School District...

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    53%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    61%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1220
    37 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    774 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    10,298
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    52.8%

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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $48,262
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.3%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $9,032 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      61%
    • Support Services
      34%
    • Other
      5%

    Living in the Area

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    2. Good for Families
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade B minus
    Median Household Income
    $33,568
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $851
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $109,600
    National
    $244,900

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