For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,737 students in 39402, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39402, MS are Oak Grove Lower Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School and Oak Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39402 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39402, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 39402, MS Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Lower Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1762 Old Highway 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-3862
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-3862
Grades: 2-3
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Longleaf Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5279 W. 4th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3858
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3858
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2543 Old Hwy.24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-4634
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-4634
Grades: 6-8
| 1,375 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1760 Old Hwy. 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: 4-5
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Archie Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #66.
Thames Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
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: n/an/a
70 Leaf Lane
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Grades: PK-1
| 724 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39402, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39402, MS include Oak Grove Lower Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School and Oak Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39402, MS?
7 public elementary schools are located in 39402, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in 39402, MS?
39402, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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