For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,058 students in Hattiesburg, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hattiesburg, MS are Dixie Attendance Center, Oak Grove Middle School and North Forrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hattiesburg, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Hattiesburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hattiesburg, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixie Attendance Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
790 Elks Lake Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
North Forrest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
N R Burger Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
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: #55.
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
316 Travillion Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-9303
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-9303
Grades: K-8
| 277 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
| n/a students
Hattiesburg, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9
| 342 students
901 Ida Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
5489 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hattiesburg, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hattiesburg, MS include Dixie Attendance Center, Oak Grove Middle School and North Forrest High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hattiesburg, MS?
6 public middle schools are located in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Hattiesburg, MS?
Hattiesburg, MS public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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