Rowan Elementary School

Rowan Elementary School serves 388 students in pre-K through fifth grade in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, earning a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — a rating labeled Exceptional. The school ranks first among all seven public schools in Hattiesburg and third among 436 elementary schools statewide, placing it at the very top of Mississippi's public elementary landscape. Academic performance scores an 8.6 out of 10, but growth is where Rowan truly stands apart.

A 9.6 growth score means students here are advancing faster than virtually any comparable school in the state — Rowan outperforms 100% of Mississippi public schools on the composite measure. That kind of trajectory matters for families thinking beyond a single grade year. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 1, classrooms stay small enough for individual attention — a meaningful factor at the elementary level.

Rowan operates as a regular public school, open to all students in its zone. Its position as the fourth-highest-rated school among all 862 public schools in Mississippi is not a single-metric result — it reflects strong scores across academic achievement and growth alike. For families in the Hattiesburg area comparing elementary options, Rowan has the data to back up its standing.