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Oak Grove Middle School

2543 Old Highway 24, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 40 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Oak Grove Middle School

Oak Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, that serves grades 6–8 in the Oak Grove area. The school has about 1,300 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 13:1, which helps keep pupils engaged in class. The students come from various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, which reflects the community in the suburbs. The school has a full academic program with a lot of focus on core subjects, electives, and activities outside of school. According to data from USA News, 64% of students are good at math and 49% are good at reading. This puts Oak Grove Middle School above many state averages. The focus of instruction is on academic rigor, preparing students for college, and holding them accountable. The school is part of the Lamar County School District, which means it gets stable public funding and community support. Oak Grove Middle School is in an area known for family-friendly neighborhoods and stable home values. The school does well academically and has a lot of potential for student success, making it one of the best schools in Mississippi.

Contact Information

Address

2543 Old Highway 24, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402

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Phone

(601) 264-4634

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 49% in Reading.
95
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1286
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 40 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oak Grove Middle 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: 8:20 AM - 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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 37.56%
Asian 3.11%
Hispanic 7.47%
Black 44.71%
Two+ Races 6.92%
Native Am. 0%
White
37.56%
Asian
3.11%
Hispanic
7.47%
Black
44.71%
Two+ Races
6.92%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1286
47.2%
607 Female
52.8%
679 Male

Student Population

1286 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

321 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Oak Grove Middle School has a longstanding record of solid academic achievement and is consistently recognized for strong student outcomes:

The school has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School in past years, reflecting historical academic excellence.

It currently holds a “B” accountability rating from the Mississippi Department of Education, which indicates above-average statewide performance.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school give students chances to be leaders?

Ans. School programs may have leadership roles open.

Q2. Do teachers want students to talk to each other in groups?

Class discussions help people think critically and express themselves.

Q3. What does the school do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. Support services help with emotional and social needs.

Q4. Are there extracurricular activities all year long?

Ans. Students can explore their interests through a variety of activities.

Q5. Does the school reward students for their hard work and success?

Ans. Recognition programs bring attention to good work.

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

MLV

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

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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