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HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
9
Schools
3,667
Students
$16,078
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,667 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,078 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GRACE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05318
HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05298
ROWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05349
THAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05532
WOODLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05402
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HATTIESBURG STEAM ACADEMY06–06275
N R BURGER MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08529
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL09–12964
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LILLIE BURNEY LEARNING CENTER04–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,078+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
42%
State
32.2%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal
25.6%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,667
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,667 students.
What is the graduation rate for HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spends $16,078 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
No, HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serve?
HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.