Hattiesburg High School vs Hawkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hattiesburg High School
Hattiesburg · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,014 students
Hawkins Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Hattiesburg High School Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Hawkins Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 197 | #271 of 427 |
| National rank | #15212 of 16,910 | #38009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,014 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawkins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 20.3).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.9%).
- •Hattiesburg High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.3).
- •Hattiesburg High School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 283.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hattiesburg High School better than Hawkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawkins Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 20.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hattiesburg High School and Hawkins Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hattiesburg High School: 1,014. Hawkins Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hattiesburg High School and Hawkins Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Hattiesburg High School is 155th of 197 and Hawkins Elementary is 271st of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).