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Lamar County School District

P. O. Box 609, Purvis, MS 39475

(601) 794-1030

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Lamar County School District Statistics

The Lamar County School District is located in Purvis, MS and includes 12 schools that serve 7,697 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Lamar County School District spends $6,529 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Lamar County School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Lamar County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Lamar County School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Lamar County School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.  

Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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