For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,421 students in 39402, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 150 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 39402, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39402, MS are Oak Grove High School, Bellevue Elementary School and Longleaf Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39402 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39402, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39402, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,777 students
Rank: #22.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1762 Old Highway 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: PK-5
| 1,124 students
Rank: #33.
Longleaf Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,294 students
Rank: #55.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Magnet School
(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
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Thames Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
70 Leaf Lane
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
39402, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1760 Old Hwy. 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: 4-5
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39402, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39402, MS include Oak Grove High School, Bellevue Elementary School and Longleaf Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39402?
7 public schools are located in 39402.
What percentage of students in 39402 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 39402 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39402?
39402 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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