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Lamar County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 698 students in Lamar County, MS (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,763 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Lamar County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Lamar County (2026-27)

Map of Bass Christian Elementary School
Bass Christian Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Seventh Day Adventist
74 Maranatha Cir
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 794-8867
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Map of Bass Memorial Academy
Bass Memorial Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6433 U S Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 794-8561
(2)
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Map of Benedict Day School
Benedict Day School
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Christian
27 Veritas Ln
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 450-4413
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Map of Lamar Christian School
Lamar Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
62 Purvis Oloh Rd
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-0016
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Map of Sumrall Baptist Kindergarten
Sumrall Baptist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
169 Center Ave
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-3814
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
698 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
48%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,203
$8,197

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
2%
# Black Students
34 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
470 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
66%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
144 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
20%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lamar County, MS?
5 private schools are located in Lamar County, MS.
How diverse are private schools in Lamar County?
Lamar County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Lamar County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lamar County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lamar County?
100% of private schools in Lamar County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?

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