For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 244 students in Sumner, MS.
The top-ranked public school in Sumner, MS is R H Bearden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Sumner have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sumner, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R H Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6442 Friendship Road West
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-9205
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-9205
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sumner, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Sumner, MS include R H Bearden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sumner?
1 public schools are located in Sumner.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner?
Sumner public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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