School District · Mississippi
Lamar County School District
📍 Hattiesburg, MS · Lamar County · NCES LEAID 2802400
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
P.O. BOX 609 424 MLK Drive, Purvis, MS 39475
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Enrollment
10,276 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2802400
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Lamar County School District4 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Lamar County School District?▼
Lamar County School District serves 4 zip codes: 39402, 39455, 39475, 39482. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Lamar County School District rated?▼
Lamar County School District has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 88th percentile among Mississippi school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Mississippi only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Lamar County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 10,276 students across 17 schools for Lamar County School District.
What grades does Lamar County School District serve?▼
Lamar County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Lamar County School District?▼
You can reach Lamar County School District by phone at (601)794-1030 or by mail at P.O. BOX 609 424 MLK Drive, Purvis, MS 39475. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Lamar County School District
Lamar County School District is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in Mississippi, primarily in Lamar County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 88th percentile among Mississippi districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Mississippi districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (601)794-1030 before making a housing decision.