Best Public Schools in Zip Code 39402

The 39402 zip code area in Mississippi is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lamar County School District or the Hattiesburg Public School District. The standout performers in the area are Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove Middle School, and several top-ranked elementary schools like Bellevue Elementary, Longleaf Elementary, and Oak Grove Elementary.

Oak Grove High School has consistently ranked among the top 30-40 high schools in Mississippi, with strong test scores, a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, and an 89.4% 4-year graduation rate. Oak Grove Middle School has also been a top performer, ranking in the top 50 middle schools in the state, with particularly strong math scores. Longleaf Elementary stands out for its exceptional 3rd grade ELA proficiency of 75%, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While the schools in the Lamar County School District appear to be the standout performers, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the top-ranked schools and the lower-ranked Rawls Springs Attendance Center. This suggests there may be significant socioeconomic and resource differences between the districts and schools. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates across all the schools could be an area of focus for improvement.