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Oak Grove Middle School

2543 Old Hwy.24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,294 students in grades 6-8, Oak Grove Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Oak Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Oak Grove Middle School's student population of 1,294 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Oak Grove Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#205 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oak Grove Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oak Grove Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oak Grove Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Grove Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Middle School's ranking?
Oak Grove Middle School is ranked #205 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Oak Grove Middle School often compared to?
Oak Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Petal Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle School?
1,294 students attend Oak Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oak Grove Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Middle School?
Oak Grove Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Middle School offer ?
Oak Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oak Grove Middle School part of?
Oak Grove Middle School is part of Lamar County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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