For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,645 students in 39401, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39401, MS are Dixie Attendance Center, North Forrest High School and N R Burger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39401 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39401, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39401, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
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
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: PK-8
| 258 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
39401, 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 39401, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39401, MS include Dixie Attendance Center, North Forrest High School and N R Burger Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39401?
5 public middle schools are located in 39401.
What is the racial composition of students in 39401?
39401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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