Woodley Elementary

Woodley Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Hattiesburg Public School District in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. With 461 students, Woodley Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Woodley Elementary's academic achievements are impressive, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the district and across Mississippi on standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 63.4% of 3rd graders, 67.1% of 4th graders, and 58.7% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district scores of 51.2%, 54.6%, and 56%, respectively. In mathematics, 82.8% of 3rd graders, 65.7% of 4th graders, and 45.6% of 5th graders scored proficient or better, compared to the district scores of 64.3%, 58.9%, and 37.6%. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.6 over the past few years, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Woodley Elementary's test scores are impressive, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, ranging from 20.9% to 23.9% over the past few years. This is an area of concern that the school and district may need to address. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Hawkins Elementary and Rowan Elementary, Woodley stands out as the highest-performing school in the Hattiesburg Public School District. The school also compares favorably to schools in neighboring districts, such as Oak Grove Elementary in the Lamar County School District.