Top 3 Best 39401 Mississippi Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,335 students in 39401, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 39401, MS are Hattiesburg High School and North Forrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39401 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39401, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39401 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hattiesburg High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39401, MS Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hattiesburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #22.
North Forrest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Grades: 7-12
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lillie Burney Learning Center
Alternative School
901 Ida Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39401 Mississippi

39401, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9
| 342 students
901 Ida Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
5489 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Grades: K-6
| 337 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 39401, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39401, MS include Hattiesburg High School and North Forrest High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39401?
3 public high schools are located in 39401.
What is the racial composition of students in 39401?
39401 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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