At a glance
Reported students
1,014
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
422
Hattiesburg High School: 1,014 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 965
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Hattiesburg High School
Hattiesburg High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hattiesburg. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hattiesburg. NCES reports 1,014 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (85.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hattiesburg High School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black85.5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hattiesburg
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thames Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
619 reported students
N R Burger Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
525 reported students
Rowan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Woodley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
Grace Christian Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Hawkins Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
Public schools near Hattiesburg High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins Elementary Elementary · Hattiesburg | PK–05 | 283 | 0.8 mi |
| Woodley Elementary Elementary · Hattiesburg | PK–05 | 422 | 0.9 mi |
| Grace Christian Elementary Elementary · Hattiesburg | PK–05 | 367 | 1 mi |
| Oak Grove High School High · Lamar County School District | 09–13 | 1,750 | 5.8 mi |
| North Forrest High School High · Forrest County School District | 07–12 | 349 | 5.9 mi |
| Petal High School High · Petal School District | 09–13 | 1,324 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hattiesburg High School
What grades does Hattiesburg High School serve?
Hattiesburg High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hattiesburg.
How many students attend Hattiesburg High School?
Hattiesburg High School reported 1,014 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 965 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hattiesburg High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 1,014 students and 83.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hattiesburg High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hattiesburg High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hattiesburg attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hattiesburg High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hattiesburg High School in?
Hattiesburg High School is part of Hattiesburg, based in Hattiesburg, MS, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hattiesburg High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawkins Elementary (0.8 mi), Woodley Elementary (0.9 mi), Grace Christian Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.