- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lumberton, MS
Lumberton High School
Federal NCES profile for Lumberton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280240001484
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumberton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumberton High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lumberton, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lumberton High School grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 280240001484 · Lumberton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 9.6:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Lumberton High School grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lumberton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- Sumrall Elemen
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- Longleaf Eleme
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- This school 268
Lumberton High School
268 students
What this shows Lumberton High School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lumberton High School compares
Lumberton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 40.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Lumberton High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lumberton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lumberton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Lumberton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lumberton High School
How many students attend Lumberton High School?
Lumberton High School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lumberton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumberton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumberton High School is 9.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lumberton High School?
73.9% of students at Lumberton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumberton High School?
The largest demographic group at Lumberton High School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Lumberton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumberton High School?
Lumberton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lumberton High School rank among schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lumberton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamar County School District?
Besides Lumberton High School, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students), Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), and Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.