Serving 964 students in grades 9-12, Hattiesburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Hattiesburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hattiesburg High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hattiesburg High School is ranked #263 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hattiesburg High School?
The graduation rate of Hattiesburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hattiesburg High School?
964 students attend Hattiesburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hattiesburg High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hattiesburg High School?
Hattiesburg High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hattiesburg High School offer ?
Hattiesburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hattiesburg High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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