Hattiesburg High School vs Petal High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 10 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
Petal High School
Petal · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,324 students
| Measure | Hattiesburg High School Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Petal High School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 197 | #12 of 197 |
| National rank | #15212 of 16,910 | #4368 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,014 | 1,324 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 1,324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 75% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 20.3).
- •Petal High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 24%).
- •Petal High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 18%).
- •Petal High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 99.9%).
- •Hattiesburg High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.9).
- •Petal High School is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 1,014.
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 Petal High School?
On the Success Index (US), Petal High School ranks higher (65.7 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 Petal High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hattiesburg High School: 1,014. Petal High School: 1,324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hattiesburg High School and Petal High School rank in Mississippi?
Hattiesburg High School is 155th of 197 and Petal High School is 12th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).