- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Hattiesburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280180000310
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hattiesburg High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hattiesburg High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hattiesburg High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280180000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hattiesburg High School held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 78.5 → 78.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 280180000310 · Hattiesburg, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Thames Elementary School (619 students)
Hattiesburg High School held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 78.5 → 78.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hattiesburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hattiesburg High School
1,014 students
- Thames Element
Thames Elementary School
619 students
- N R Burger Mid
N R Burger Middle School
525 students
- Rowan Elementa
Rowan Elementary School
425 students
- Woodley Elemen
Woodley Elementary School
422 students
- Grace Christia 367
Grace Christian Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Hattiesburg High School reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hattiesburg High School compares
Hattiesburg High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.4%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Hattiesburg High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hattiesburg Public School Dist reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hattiesburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N R Burger Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Christian Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hattiesburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Hattiesburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hattiesburg High School
How many students attend Hattiesburg High School?
Hattiesburg High School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hattiesburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hattiesburg High School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hattiesburg High School?
100.0% of students at Hattiesburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hattiesburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Hattiesburg High School is African American at 85.5% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hattiesburg High School?
Hattiesburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hattiesburg High School rank among public schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hattiesburg High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hattiesburg Public School Dist?
Besides Hattiesburg High School, Hattiesburg Public School Dist also operates Thames Elementary School (619 students), N R Burger Middle School (525 students), and Rowan Elementary School (425 students). See the Hattiesburg Public School Dist district page for the complete list.