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Best Schools in 39402, MS
39402, MS has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,243 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 39402 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39402, MS
The top high schools in 39402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 603 Students
2. Oak Grove High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1777 Students
3. Seminary High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
4. North Forrest High School
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Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
5. Hattiesburg High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 964 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39402, MS
The top middle schools in 39402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
2. Seminary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 383 Students
3. Oak Grove Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1294 Students
4. Hattiesburg Steam Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 275 Students
5. N R Burger Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39402, MS
The top elementary schools in 39402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seminary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
2. Sumrall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students
3. Dixie Attendance Center
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Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 498 Students
4. Longleaf Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 712 Students
5. Grace Christian Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
6. Oak Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 764 Students
7. Woodley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
8. Bellevue Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1124 Students
9. Rawls Springs Attendance Center
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Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 218 Students
10. Thames Elementary School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39402, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39402, MS has a total population of 45,380 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39402, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 39402, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39402, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39402, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 39402, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39402, MS
How many schools are in 39402, MS?
39402, MS has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,243 students in total.
How do schools in 39402 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 39402 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 39402 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39402?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations