Excellent
#14 of 863 schools in MS
Top 2% in state
Dixie Attendance Center
Elementary School · Forrest County School District · Hattiesburg, MS
A Forrest County School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
790 Elks Lake Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
- Math 69% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dixie Attendance Center score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dixie Attendance Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hattiesburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,287
Median home value
$120,100
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
30.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Travillion Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Presbyterian Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| North Forrest Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 214 | Compare → |
| Rawls Springs Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forrest County School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dixie Attendance Center is listed in FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dixie Attendance Center
Dixie Attendance Center is a public elementary school in Hattiesburg, MS, part of Forrest County School District, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dixie Attendance Center
What grades does Dixie Attendance Center serve?
Dixie Attendance Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dixie Attendance Center?
Dixie Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Attendance Center is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dixie Attendance Center rank in MS?
Dixie Attendance Center ranks #14 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Dixie Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dixie Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dixie Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dixie Attendance Center has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dixie Attendance Center a charter school?
No, Dixie Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dixie Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, Dixie Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dixie Attendance Center?
66.3% of students at Dixie Attendance Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Forrest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (601) 582-4890
- Area population (ZIP 39401)
- 41,916
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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