Oak Grove Middle School

www.lamarcountyschools.org

1,160 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Grove Middle School, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a key component of the Lamar County School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility, aiming to prepare its students for the rigorous curriculum they will encounter in their secondary education.

Beyond its academic mission, Oak Grove Middle School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and community involvement. By leveraging resources provided by the Lamar County School District, the school strives to integrate modern educational practices with a commitment to excellence. Families and stakeholders can find updated information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at http://www.lamarcountyschools.org.

1,160

Total Students

89.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Grove Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	123
Black	547
Asian	36
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
547 (47.2%)
White
399 (34.4%)
Hispanic
123 (10.6%)
Two or More
53 (4.6%)
Asian
36 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lamar County School District
Phone:	(601)261-4132
Website:	http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	591
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 345

Grade 7 422

Grade 8 393