Serving 960 students in grades 9-12, Hattiesburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hattiesburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hattiesburg High School's student population of 960 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hattiesburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hattiesburg High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
93%
47%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hattiesburg High School's ranking?
Hattiesburg High School is ranked #263 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hattiesburg High School?
The graduation rate of Hattiesburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hattiesburg High School?
960 students attend Hattiesburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hattiesburg High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hattiesburg High School?
Hattiesburg High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hattiesburg High School offer ?
Hattiesburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hattiesburg High School part of?
Hattiesburg High School is part of Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District.
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