Best Hattiesburg Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,107 students in Hattiesburg, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hattiesburg, MS are Oak Grove High School, North Forrest High School and Hattiesburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hattiesburg, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Hattiesburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Hattiesburg, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hattiesburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Hattiesburg, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
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 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Hattiesburg High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Lillie Burney Learning Center
Alternative School
901 Ida Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311
Gr: 4-12
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Hattiesburg, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Gr: 9 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
901 Ida Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Minority enrollment: 99%
5489 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hattiesburg, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hattiesburg, MS include Oak Grove High School, North Forrest High School and Hattiesburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hattiesburg?
4 public high schools are located in Hattiesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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