Arnold Line’s public schools outscore 78% of Mississippi districts
Math proficiency in Arnold Line’s districts is 59%, above the Mississippi average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Arnold Line, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Mississippi, not nationally.
From Mississippi state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Arnold Line’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 42% and 47% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,838 per student, against $12,392 across Mississippi (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then five middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Arnold Line’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Mississippi school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Mississippi average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Arnold Line, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Arnold Line
Longleaf Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hattiesburg
Kindergarten in Arnold Line
Longleaf Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hattiesburg
1st grade in Arnold Line
Longleaf Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hattiesburg
2nd grade in Arnold Line
Longleaf Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hattiesburg
3rd grade in Arnold Line
Longleaf Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hattiesburg
4th grade in Arnold Line
Longleaf Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hattiesburg
5th grade in Arnold Line
Longleaf Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hattiesburg
Arnold Line’s public schools are run by Lamar County School District, which also serves Lumberton, Purvis and Sumrall. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Arnold Line vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Mississippi towns that share Arnold Line’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Line | A− | Lamar County |
| Hattiesburg | B+ | Hattiesburg Public PK–12 · Forrest County Schools PK–12 |
Every school in Arnold Line
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Mississippi’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Arnold Line’s schools
Are Arnold Line’s schools good?
By Mississippi’s own tests, yes: the public schools Arnold Line children attend outscore 78% of Mississippi’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Arnold Line in?
Lamar County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,318 students in 15 schools (2024–25).
Where do Arnold Line kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Oak Grove High School, Sumrall High School, Purvis High School and Lumberton High School.
What is Arnold Line’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Lamar County School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi.
How much does Arnold Line spend per student?
$10,838 in Lamar County School District (FY2024), against $12,392 across Mississippi. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Arnold Line families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Mississippi. Stars are from neighbors.