Hattiesburg Public School District


Hattiesburg Public Schools is a public school district based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. The district includes most of Hattiesburg, but not all of it. Most of the district is located in Forrest County, but a small portion extends into Lamar County.

Schools

Hattiesburg High School

Grades 9-12
  • James Grubbs, Principal

N.R. Burger Middle School

Grades 7-8

Hattiesburg STEAM Academy

Grade 6
  • Dr. Tekecia Chapman, Principal

Elementary Schools

Grace Christian Elementary School (Grades PreK - 5)

  • Nickalaya Jackson, Principal

George H. Hawkins Elementary School (Grades PreK - 5)

  • Dr. Teneka Hawkins-Lett, Principal

L.J. Rowan Elementary School (Grades PreK - 5)

  • Jaronda Allen, Principal

W.I. Thames Elementary School (Grades PreK - 5)

  • Dr. Christie Moss, Principal

F.B. Woodley Elementary School (Grades PreK - 5)

  • Felica Morris, Principal

Alternative School

Lillie Burney Learning Center

  • Dr. Della Watson, Principal

Demographics

2024-25 School Year

Hattiesburg Public Schools serves a total of 3,860 students. The gender distribution is relatively balanced, with 49.33% male and 50.67% female students. In terms of racial demographics, the student population is predominantly Black, comprising 85.36% of the total enrollment. Hispanic students make up 10.52%, while White students represent 3.52%. Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students each account for less than 1% of the student body.