Enrollment
1,160
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hattiesburg, MS
Oak Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280240001253
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove Middle School
Oak Grove Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, enrolling 1,160 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,160 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 956 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,160 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 267 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hattiesburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Hattiesburg Steam Academy (263 students): Oak Grove Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.2:1).
Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students) and Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students) alongside Oak Grove Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Grove Middle School compares
Oak Grove Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 28% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,160
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$10,063
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
790
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 68.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 82.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 267 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.2%
White 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Oak Grove Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar County School District, which includes Oak Grove Middle School.
$10,063
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oak Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Hattiesburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,160 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Middle School
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle School?
Oak Grove Middle School has 1,160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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 Oak Grove Middle School?
58.3% of students at Oak Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Middle School is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Middle School?
Oak Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Grove Middle School rank among public schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle School ranks #10 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.
Is Oak Grove Middle School a good school?
Oak Grove Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lamar County School District?
Besides Oak Grove Middle School, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 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.
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