Hattiesburg High School

Hattiesburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 Hutchinson Ave,  Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg Public School District
3.6
3.6
988 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Boney
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
43.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
66.5%
State Average
0.8%
Science
19.4%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Black
90.6%
Hispanic
5.5%
White
2.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern Mississippi 258 Students
Mississippi State University 206 Students
Pearl River Community College 192 Students
University of Mississippi 159 Students
Jackson State University 154 Students
Alcorn State University 152 Students
William Carey University 129 Students
Louisiana State University 94 Students
The University of Alabama 68 Students
Alabama State University 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 71 Students
Business 44 Students
Biology 44 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Early Childhood Education 17 Students
Computer Science 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 159 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/8/2025
I want there to be a better protection of the students as in terms of mental health; administrators and teachers need a better class or something for it.
5.0 Senior
12/12/2024
Hattiesburg High is the best school in the forrest county area because they offer help with everything you need and the teachers give you pep talks or regular talks like they are your friends.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
The staff at Hattiesburg high like to see us thrive and be the best we can be. They make sure we have counselors and tutors to make sure we're on track.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
2.0 other
4/28/2013
Hattiesburg High School has really gone downhill since I graduated from there back in 1987. I would question of these percentages of math scores because I know that those results have a chance of being fixed.
2.0 parent
8/4/2009
5.0 parent
3/23/2009
5.0 parent
1/2/2008

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Hattiesburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hattiesburg, MS and is served by the Hattiesburg Public School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 988 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Hattiesburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $146,427. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mary Bethune Alternative School, Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Hattiesburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hattiesburg High School.

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