Best Schools in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, MS has a total of 38 schools including 11 high schools, 9 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 22,229 students attend Hattiesburg, MS schools. On average, schools in Hattiesburg score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hattiesburg exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, MS has 11 high schools with 9,176 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hattiesburg score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hattiesburg meet expectations.
1. Sumrall High School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students
2. Oak Grove High School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
3. South Jones High School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1306 Students
4. Forrest County Agricultural Hi Sch
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Forrest County Ag High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
5. Purvis High School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
6. North Forrest High School
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Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
7. Hattiesburg High School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
8. Seminary High School
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Covington County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, MS has 9 middle schools with 4,672 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hattiesburg score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hattiesburg meet expectations.
1. Sumrall Middle School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
2. Oak Grove Middle School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1294 Students
3. Purvis Middle School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
4. Seminary Middle School
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Covington County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 383 Students
5. N R Burger Middle School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 529 Students
6. Hattiesburg Steam Academy
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, MS has 17 elementary schools with 8,381 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hattiesburg score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hattiesburg greatly exceed expectations.
1. Sumrall Elementary School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students
2. Longleaf Elementary
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 712 Students
3. Seminary Elementary School
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Covington County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
4. Moselle Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 561 Students
5. Dixie Attendance Center
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Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 498 Students
6. South Forrest Attendance Center
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Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 583 Students
7. Purvis Upper Elementary
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
8. Bellevue Elementary School
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Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1124 Students
9. Thames Elementary School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
10. Woodley Elementary School
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Hattiesburg Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hattiesburg, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hattiesburg, MS has a total population of 86,133 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hattiesburg, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hattiesburg, MS.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hattiesburg, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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