Best Hattiesburg Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,782 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 57% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Hattiesburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hattiesburg, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixie Attendance Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
790 Elks Lake Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2543 Old Hwy.24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 261-4132
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
North Forrest High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-9304
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
N R Burger Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Wsf Tatum Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-0536
Gr: 7-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Travillion Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-9303
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Lillie Burney Learning Center
Alternative School
901 Ida Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Gr: 4-12

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?
6 public middle schools are located in Hattiesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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