- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sumrall, MS
Sumrall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sumrall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280240001316
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumrall Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sumrall · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumrall Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumrall Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sumrall, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sumrall Middle School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 280240001316 · Sumrall, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 14.7:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Sumrall Middle School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Sumrall Middle 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 484
Sumrall Middle School
484 students
What this shows Sumrall Middle School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumrall Middle School compares
Sumrall Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 53% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Sumrall Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Sumrall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumrall Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumrall Middle School
How many students attend Sumrall Middle School?
Sumrall Middle School has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sumrall, MS. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumrall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumrall Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumrall Middle School?
37.7% of students at Sumrall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumrall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sumrall Middle School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Sumrall, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumrall Middle School?
Sumrall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sumrall Middle School rank among public schools in Sumrall?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumrall Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sumrall, 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 Sumrall Middle 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.