About the School
Hattiesburg Public School District is a public school district located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It serves approximately 3,746 students in grades PK??2 across nine schools, primarily in Forrest County and extending into Lamar County. The district is known for its above-average performance, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district offers a range of educational programs, including the Hattiesburg Early Learning Collaborative, which serves 329 preschoolers, and the Hattiesburg STEAM Academy, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It also manages the Lillie Burney Learning Center for students needing alternative educational settings. The district emphasizes comprehensive education, with proficiency rates of 45% in math and 38% in reading according to state test scores.