Top 5 Best 39402 Mississippi Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,644 students in 39402, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39402, MS are Bellevue Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School and Oak Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39402 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39402, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best 39402, MS Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1762 Old Highway 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: PK-5
| 1,124 students
Rank: #22.
Longleaf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5279 W. 4th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3858
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2543 Old Hwy.24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-4634
Grades: 6-8
| 1,294 students
Rank: #44.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Archie Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Thames Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Jamestown Road
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
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39402 Mississippi

39402, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1760 Old Hwy. 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: 4-5
| 628 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39402, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39402, MS include Bellevue Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School and Oak Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39402?
6 public elementary schools are located in 39402.
What is the racial composition of students in 39402?
39402 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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