- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hattiesburg, MS
Oak Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280240001171
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Oak Grove High School held near 1,772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 110.0 → 116.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 280240001171 · Hattiesburg, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,750 enr · 15.9:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students)
Oak Grove High School held near 1,772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 110.0 → 116.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- Sumrall Elemen
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- Longleaf Eleme
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary
758 students
What this shows Oak Grove High School reports 1,750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove High School compares
Oak Grove 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 36% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,750
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
African American 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Oak Grove High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove High School
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has 1,750 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,777 (2022-23) → 1,772 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School is 15.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove High School?
51.4% of students at Oak Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove High School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Oak Grove High School rank among public schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove High School ranks #11 of 11 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 Lamar County School District?
Besides Oak Grove High School, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students), and Sumrall Elementary School (960 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.