Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lyman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Lyman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyman Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lyman Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lyman Elementary School often compared to?
Lyman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lizana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?
509 students attend Lyman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lyman Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lyman Elementary School offer ?
Lyman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lyman Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
