Top Rankings
Hattiesburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,913 students in Hattiesburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hattiesburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
3,913 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hattiesburg School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.2%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 1997–2009. View full 15-year historical data
% Hispanic
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
79%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
3%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,611 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,746 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$62 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,611
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,746
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hattiesburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2006 O Ferrell St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Grace Christian Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2207 W 7th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Hattiesburg High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Gr: 9-13 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Ida Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Thames Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Jamestown Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
N R Burger Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 Wsf Tatum Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-0536
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-0536
Gr: 7-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Hattiesburg Steam Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
176 Wsf Tatum Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Gr: 6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Lillie Burney Learning Center
Alternative School
901 Ida Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hattiesburg School District?
Hattiesburg School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,913 students.
What is the rank of Hattiesburg School District?
Hattiesburg School District is ranked #63 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hattiesburg School District?
79% of Hattiesburg School District students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hattiesburg School District?
Hattiesburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Hattiesburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,746 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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