Oak Grove High School

Oak Grove High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5198 Old Highway 11,  Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County School District
4.0
3.3
1,772 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Helen Price
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
51.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
0.8%
Science
8.9%
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
332:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
46.3%
Black
38.7%
Hispanic
6.6%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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 646 Students
Mississippi State University 514 Students
University of Mississippi 443 Students
Pearl River Community College 328 Students
William Carey University 189 Students
Jones County Junior College 182 Students
The University of Alabama 160 Students
Louisiana State University 151 Students
University of South Alabama 93 Students
Vanderbilt University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 130 Students
Biology 119 Students
Business 115 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 80 Students
Psychology 75 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 56 Students
Chemistry 44 Students
Physical Therapy 43 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 249 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/22/2025
Teachers have prepared me for the most rigorous courses I will see in college. They are available and always very supportive. Our community is also very close knit and diverse.
5.0 Alum
5/22/2025
Oak Grove High School was a fantastic school. The teachers work hard to engage with the students while teaching in class and after class. While I was in school, there was an underwater robotics team, I am not sure is the team still exists. Underwater robotics was a great way for me to spend my free time after finishing course work or as an after school activity.
5.0 Senior
2/7/2025
In my opinion as a student of Oak Grove for the past entirety of my academic life, Oak Grove High School is a great school to attend when preparing yourself for the next steps in life. The faculty really do care about the success of every student and are great about making sure everyone has the same opportunities. Something I would like to see changed in the future is the funding for the ARTS because I feel they deserve more credit for their talent than they receive.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/15/2021
Oak Grove HS is a large high school. It is a well maintained modern facility with lots of activities, clubs, and sports programs for it's students. It has a 17 to 1 student/teacher ratio.2020 6A State Football champions.2018-2019 6A South State Football champions.2021 Niche ranked #4 best public hig...
5.0 parent
8/15/2021
Oak Grove High School ranks as one of the top schools in the state. It's a very large high school (1600+ students) with modern buildings and amenities. 6A sports programs. Lots of extracurricular programs and sports for the students. All of their girls and boys sports team are very competitive in th...
3.0 parent
8/16/2018
Ok overall but definitely not 8/10 exceptional.
2.0 parent
5/17/2017
Freshman teachers are mostly terrible. Administration is a massive buracracy that takes forever to give answers. School attendance policy is ridiculous.That said, higher level teachers are great and most of the student body isn't so bad.

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Oak Grove High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hattiesburg, MS and is served by the Lamar County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,772 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Oak Grove High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Presbyterian Christian School, Pentacostal Tabernacle Christian Academy, Sacred Heart Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Hattiesburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oak Grove High School.

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