For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,115 students in 39402, MS (there are , 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 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39402, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High 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
| 1,772 students
Rank: #22.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1760 Old Highway 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: PK-5
| 1,179 students
Rank: #33.
Longleaf Elementary 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
| 751 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Middle 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
| 1,286 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1760 Old Hwy. 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: 4-5
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
(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
| 215 students
Rank: #77.
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: n/an/a
70 Leaf Lane
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Grades: PK-5
| 747 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?
8 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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