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Oak Grove High School

5198 Old Highway 11, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 9 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Oak Grove High School

Oak Grove High School is a top public school in the Lamar County School District. It is located in Hattiesburg and serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in Mississippi and has about 1,800 students, which means there is about one teacher for every 18 students. The school is well-known for being academically challenging, with 18% of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The campus has a wide range of students, with 55% of them being minorities and 49% of them being economically disadvantaged, and it is one of the best high schools in Mississippi."


Oak Grove High School has great proficiency data, with 82% of students doing well in math and 62% doing well in reading. The school helps students get ready for college by organizing and supporting the ACT and SATs. The school is in a community known for its high level of involvement and quality of life, and it is known as one of the best schools in the state. In short, it is known for its high academic standards and strong readiness for college.

Oak Grove High School Contact Information

Address

5198 Old Highway 11, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402

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Phone

(601) 264-7232

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 62% in Reading.
117
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1772
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 9 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oak Grove High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 44.81%
Asian 2.99%
Hispanic 6.55%
Black 40.41%
Two+ Races 5.08%
Native Am. 0%
White
44.81%
Asian
2.99%
Hispanic
6.55%
Black
40.41%
Two+ Races
5.08%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1772
52.26%
926 Female
47.74%
846 Male

Student Population

1772 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

354 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

?The Mississippi Department of Education recently gave Oak Grove High School an "A" rating for the 2024-2025 school year. This shows that both students and teachers are dedicated to doing well in school. The school is also leading the way in new extracurricular activities. For example, the Mississippi Panthers are sponsoring a girls' flag football clinic to give female students more athletic options. Students continue to do well in creative fields, and the Warrior fine arts programs and advanced placement tracks help them get national recognition and get ready for college.

FAQ

Q1. How can I find the best middle school near my neighborhood in Hattiesburg?

A. You can find the best middle schools here.


Q2. What kinds of classes does Oak Grove High School offer?

Ans. The school has core academics, electives, college prep classes, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and clubs.


Q3. Is there a dress code at Oak Grove High School?

Ans. Yes, students are expected to wear clothes that are modest and professional for a performing arts setting.


Q4. What is Oak Grove High School's main goal when it comes to education?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on getting students back on track academically, learning in a way that works for them, and getting them ready for college.


Q5. Does Hattiesburg have any highly-regarded elementary schools that focus on project-based learning?

A. Yes, you can find elementary schools in Hattiesburg that focus on project-based learning here.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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