Top Rankings
Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,631 students in Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
3,631 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
267 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
3,163 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
87%
47%
# White Students
96 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
3%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
353
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
306
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
288
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
277
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
246
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
281
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
266
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
206
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
116
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,718 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,087 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,718
$12,094
Spending / Student
$17,087
$11,965
Best Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2006 O Ferrell St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Grace Christian Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2207 W 7th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Thames Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Jamestown Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
N R Burger Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 Wsf Tatum Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-0536
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-0536
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Hattiesburg Steam Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 Wsf Tatum Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Grades: 6
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
Hattiesburg High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: #88.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mary Bethune Alternative
Alternative School
901 Ida Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District?
Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,631 students.
What is the rank of Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District?
Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District is ranked #81 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District?
87% of Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District?
Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,087 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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