Hattiesburg Public School District, Mississippi
Hattiesburg Public School District is a unified school district in Forrest County and Lamar County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 39,204 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 39,204 ± 1,107
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- Counties
- Forrest County96% of the district’s landLamar County4% of the district’s land
- Land area
- 24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²)
- Median household income
- $40,901 ± $3,087
- Median home value
- $154,000 ± $9,704
- Water area
- 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km²)
- State
- Mississippi
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2801800
- Coordinates (central point)
- 31.312150, -89.305772
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Hattiesburg Public School District, largest first
- Hattiesburg (city)48,619 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Petal School District6.0 mi east
- Forrest County Schools12 mi south
- Lamar County School District15 mi southwest
These share a boundary with Hattiesburg Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
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