Top Rankings
Hattiesburg Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,746 students in Hattiesburg Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hattiesburg Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), 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 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
3,746 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hattiesburg Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
84%
47%
% White
3%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,235 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,562 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,235
$12,205
Spending / Student
$16,562
$12,074
Best Hattiesburg Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Hattiesburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #44.
Grace Christian Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 W 7th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ida Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 289 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
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 533 students
Rank: #88.
Hattiesburg Steam Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 Wsf Tatum Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Grades: 6
| 205 students
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
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hattiesburg Public School District?
Hattiesburg Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,746 students.
What is the rank of Hattiesburg Public School District?
Hattiesburg Public School District is ranked #59 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hattiesburg Public School District?
84% of Hattiesburg Public School District students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hattiesburg Public School District?
Hattiesburg Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Hattiesburg Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,562 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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