For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,343 students in 39402, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39402, MS are Bellevue Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School and Oak Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 39402 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39402, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39402, MS ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 elementary schools in 39402, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39402, MS include Bellevue Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School and Oak Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39402?
7 public elementary schools are located in 39402.
What is the racial composition of students in 39402?
39402 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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