Oak Grove High School

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Oak Grove High School ranks 38 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oak Grove High School is a public high school serving 1,777 students in grades 9-12 in the Lamar County School District in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This diverse school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with strong academic performance that exceeds state averages across all subject areas.

Oak Grove High School's academic excellence is evident in its impressive metrics. The school ranks 38th out of 228 high schools in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 school year, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average in subjects like Algebra I (82% vs. 67.4%), English II (58.9% vs. 46.2%), Biology (70.9% vs. 60.6%), and U.S. History (83.4% vs. 70.8%). This consistent high performance has earned the school a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, with a peak ranking of 6th out of 233 Mississippi high schools in 2017-2018. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.4 to 16.1, suggests a more personalized learning environment compared to nearby schools.

Despite its strong academic performance, Oak Grove High School serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to other high schools in the Lamar County School District and the surrounding area, such as Purvis High School and Sumrall High School, Oak Grove High School stands out as the top performer, with higher proficiency rates and overall rankings. This level of sustained excellence is a testament to the school's strong academic programs, dedicated teachers, and effective leadership, and serves as a model for other high schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 264-7232

District: Lamar County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,168

Feeder schools for Oak Grove High School:

Elementary:	Bellevue Elementary School
	Longleaf Elementary
	Oak Grove Elementary
Middle:	Oak Grove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,777

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

African American:

38.7%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Grove High School ranks better than 83.3% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oak Grove High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Oak Grove High School has the largest high school student body size in the Lamar County School District. Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), African American (38.7%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School is 16.1, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Lamar County School District! (See more...)

Compare Oak Grove High School employs 110 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Grove High School is $11,168. 3 high schools in the Lamar County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oak Grove High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Grove High School 38^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Oak Grove High School in the ranking list.)

Lamar County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar County School District 23^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Grove High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	80.03	9^th	232	96.1%
2005	79.75	13^th	232	94.4%
2006	80.28	8^th	232	96.6%
2007	80.98	9^th	232	96.1%
2008	83.71	7^th	235	97.0%
2009	80.69	13^th	235	94.5%
2010	76.04	30^th	235	87.2%
2011	76.46	29^th	244	88.1%
2012	81.51	19^th	241	92.1%
2013	78.04	35^th	238	85.3%
2015	83.12	12^th	226	94.7%
2016	82.47	23^rd	231	90.0%
2017	88.77	8^th	237	96.6%
2018	88.47	6^th	233	97.4%
2019	84.11	20^th	233	91.4%
2021	77.43	37^th	231	84.0%
2022	81.59	27^th	228	88.2%
2023	82.08	26^th	226	88.5%
2024	78.71	38^th	228	83.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oak Grove High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	610	25	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	642
1991	612	31	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	647
1992	660	42	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	704
1993	2702	198	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	2910
1994	2756	208	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	2978
1995	2884	257	26	10	1	n/a	n/a	3178
1996	2884	257	26	10	1	n/a	n/a	3178
1997	3011	274	33	15	0	n/a	n/a	3333
1998	3003	316	40	13	0	n/a	n/a	3372
1999	2974	367	54	26	0	n/a	n/a	3421
2000	2994	443	53	21	0	n/a	n/a	3511
2001	905	127	23	3	0	n/a	n/a	1058
2002	913	178	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	1116
2003	913	178	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	1116
2004	894	211	17	10	1	n/a	n/a	1133
2005	929	230	28	15	0	n/a	n/a	1202
2006	948	270	36	27	0	n/a	n/a	1281
2007	959	301	35	30	1	n/a	n/a	1326
2008	919	325	29	26	1	n/a	n/a	1300
2009	906	366	29	40	1	0	0	1342
2010	883	420	28	43	1	0	6	1381
2011	923	473	25	52	2	0	11	1486
2012	910	491	34	59	4	0	18	1516
2013	909	527	40	62	3	1	25	1567
2014	919	570	47	61	2	0	21	1620
2015	977	606	46	73	1	0	25	1728
2016	961	629	38	77	1	1	25	1732
2017	937	615	42	82	3	1	32	1712
2018	903	628	49	90	1	3	38	1712
2019	847	642	56	93	1	5	54	1698
2020	870	652	61	102	0	3	59	1747
2021	855	621	59	104	0	4	58	1701
2022	846	658	58	110	0	4	88	1764
2023	823	688	55	117	0	2	92	1777

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Grove High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	642	32.6	19.6	n/a
1991	647	33.8	19.1	n/a
1992	704	35.6	19.7	27.1
1993	2910	137.5	21.2	27.2
1994	2978	145.6	20.5	27
1995	3178	170.7	18.6	24.1
1996	3178	170.7	18.6	24.1
1997	3333	179.8	18.5	24
1998	3372	188.8	17.9	24.7
1999	3421	195.9	17.5	33.6
2000	3511	204.3	17.2	31.1
2001	1058	64.3	16.5	33.5
2002	1116	71.0	15.7	37.9
2003	1116	71.0	15.7	37.9
2004	1133	74.8	15.1	20
2005	1202	72.9	16.5	22.3
2006	1281	76.7	16.7	27.6
2007	1326	82.7	16.0	28.2
2008	1300	83.0	15.7	30.2
2009	1342	91.6	14.7	35.6
2010	1381	90.8	15.2	39.7
2011	1486	91.2	16.2	41
2012	1516	94.7	15.9	42.7
2013	1567	104.2	15.0	42.6
2014	1620	101.6	15.9	42
2015	1728	103.0	16.7	44.6
2016	1732	101.0	17.1	47.2
2017	1712	107.3	15.9	45.7
2018	1712	104.2	16.4	46
2019	1698	101.1	16.7	46.3
2020	1747	103.3	16.9	46.4
2021	1701	110.0	15.4	99.8
2022	1764	110.2	15.9	99.8
2023	1777	110.0	16.1	99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Grove High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	642	32.6	19.6	n/a
1991	647	33.8	19.1	n/a
1992	704	35.6	19.7	27.1
1993	2910	137.5	21.2	27.2
1994	2978	145.6	20.5	27
1995	3178	170.7	18.6	24.1
1996	3178	170.7	18.6	24.1
1997	3333	179.8	18.5	24
1998	3372	188.8	17.9	24.7
1999	3421	195.9	17.5	33.6
2000	3511	204.3	17.2	31.1
2001	1058	64.3	16.5	33.5
2002	1116	71.0	15.7	37.9
2003	1116	71.0	15.7	37.9
2004	1133	74.8	15.1	20
2005	1202	72.9	16.5	22.3
2006	1281	76.7	16.7	27.6
2007	1326	82.7	16.0	28.2
2008	1300	83.0	15.7	30.2
2009	1342	91.6	14.7	35.6
2010	1381	90.8	15.2	39.7
2011	1486	91.2	16.2	41
2012	1516	94.7	15.9	42.7
2013	1567	104.2	15.0	42.6
2014	1620	101.6	15.9	42
2015	1728	103.0	16.7	44.6
2016	1732	101.0	17.1	47.2
2017	1712	107.3	15.9	45.7
2018	1712	104.2	16.4	46
2019	1698	101.1	16.7	46.3
2020	1747	103.3	16.9	46.4
2021	1701	110.0	15.4	99.8
2022	1764	110.2	15.9	99.8
2023	1777	110.0	16.1	99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Grove High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,444
2018	$8,757
2019	$8,711
2020	$9,650
2021	$9,792
2022	$11,168

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Grove High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 26^th of 226 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Oak Grove High School)	73.9	82.1	8.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Lamar County School District)	67.6	78.7	11.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Oak Grove High School)	63.1	64.3	1.2%
End of Course English II (Lamar County School District)	58.9	60.9	2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Oak Grove High School)	72.2	80.6	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Lamar County School District)	70.4	78.9	8.5%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Oak Grove High School)	78.8	80.8	2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lamar County School District)	75.4	80.5	5.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1698	1777	4.7%
African American	642	688	7.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	56	55	1.8%
Hispanic	93	117	25.8%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	847	823	2.8%
Two or More Races	54	92	70.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	99.8%	53.5%

Schools Near Oak Grove High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Oak Grove High School	Public	9-12	5198 Old Highway11	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 264-7232	1,777	110	16.1	99.8%	823 (46.3%)	688 (38.7%)	117 (6.6%)	55 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (5.2%)	78.7	38^th of 228 public high schools	83.3%		82.1	26^th of 226 public high schools	88.5%	12					82.0	58.9		70.9	83.4	$11,168
Hattiesburg High School	Public	9-12	301 Hutchinson Ave	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 544-0811	964	79	12.2	100.0%	20 (2.1%)	873 (90.6%)	53 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)	47.8	130^th of 228 public high schools	43.0%		51.8	115^th of 226 public high schools	49.1%	15					69.5	40.2		58.1	68.2	$15,175
North Forrest High School	Public	7-12	693 Eatonville Road	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 545-9304	342	36	9.3	99.1%	60 (17.5%)	234 (68.4%)	15 (4.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.5%)	52.6	113^th of 228 public high schools	50.4%		70.8	56^th of 226 public high schools	75.2%	57	55.7	57.2	69.6	55.1	69.4	46.1	67.4	57.1	71.4	$17,619
Lamar County Vocational Technical Center	Public	9-12	41 College Drive	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 794-8298	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sumrall High School	Public	9-12	198 Center Avenue	Sumrall	39482	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 758-4730	603	40	15.2	99.5%	514 (85.2%)	63 (10.4%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	80.6	31^st of 228 public high schools	86.4%					(n/a)					72.6	60.8		80.9	86.6	$12,235
Purvis High School	Public	9-12	220 School Street	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 794-6221	620	45	13.8	99.5%	513 (82.7%)	61 (9.8%)	12 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.7%)	75.4	49^th of 228 public high schools	78.5%		74.8	44^th of 226 public high schools	80.5%	5					74.9	56.3		73.4	83.3	$12,547
Petal High School	Public	9-12	1145 Highway 42 E	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 583-3538	1,288	92	14.0	99.8%	895 (69.5%)	235 (18.2%)	82 (6.4%)	12 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.7%)	84.7	18^th of 228 public high schools	92.1%		85.6	13^th of 226 public high schools	94.2%	5					85.9	69.8		76.1	82.2	$11,044
Seminary High School	Public	9-12	200 Main Street	Seminary	39479	Covington County	Covington County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 722-3220	388	28	14.0	100.0%	231 (59.5%)	121 (31.2%)	23 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	49.2	124^th of 228 public high schools	45.6%		36	148^th of 226 public high schools	34.5%	24					73.2	45.6		63.3	57.6	$12,886

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Grove High School

What schools feed into Oak Grove High School?

Oak Grove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bellevue Elementary School
Elementary : Longleaf Elementary
Elementary : Oak Grove Elementary
Middle : Oak Grove Middle School

How many students attend Oak Grove High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,777 students attended Oak Grove High School.

What district is Oak Grove High School in?

Lamar County School District

What is the racial makeup of Oak Grove High School?

Students at Oak Grove High School are 46% White, 39% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Oak Grove High School a good school?

Oak Grove High School ranks 38^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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