ZIP 39402 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39402

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 39402 (Hattiesburg, MS) is associated with Covington County School District (LEA 2801290) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 28 K-12 schools (22 public, 6 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.6% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is University of Southern Mississippi about 5.2 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Covington County School District

LEA ID

2801290

Private school share (ACS)

0.6%

Colleges & universities (33)

University of Southern Mississippi5.2 miles (8.4 km)4yr-public
William Carey University7.8 miles (12.5 km)4yr-private
Jones County Junior College22.3 miles (35.9 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Baptist College32.8 miles (52.7 km)4yr-private
Pearl River Community College34.6 miles (55.7 km)2yr-public
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College41.5 miles (66.9 km)2yr-public
Southwest Mississippi Community College60.5 miles (97.4 km)2yr-public
Copiah-Lincoln Community College62.9 miles (101.2 km)2yr-public
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport65.6 miles (105.5 km)2yr-private
Saint Joseph Seminary College69.3 miles (111.5 km)4yr-private
Northshore Technical Community College71.8 miles (115.6 km)2yr-public
East Central Community College78.6 miles (126.5 km)2yr-public

Show all 33 colleges & universities

Strayer University-Mississippi80.6 miles (129.8 km)4yr-private
Jackson State University81.0 miles (130.4 km)4yr-public
Belhaven University81.0 miles (130.4 km)4yr-private
Mississippi Community College Board81.5 miles (131.1 km)2yr-public
Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning81.5 miles (131.1 km)4yr-public
Millsaps College81.6 miles (131.4 km)4yr-private
Meridian Community College82.0 miles (132.0 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Louisiana University84.1 miles (135.3 km)4yr-public
Wesley Biblical Seminary84.1 miles (135.4 km)4yr-private
University of Mobile85.0 miles (136.8 km)4yr-private
University of South Alabama85.7 miles (137.8 km)4yr-public
Tougaloo College85.7 miles (138.0 km)4yr-private
Hinds Community College86.5 miles (139.3 km)2yr-public
Mississippi College87.5 miles (140.8 km)4yr-private
Spring Hill College87.8 miles (141.3 km)4yr-private
Remington College-Mobile Campus88.3 miles (142.1 km)2yr-private
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound90.7 miles (145.9 km)2yr-private
Bishop State Community College92.0 miles (148.0 km)2yr-public
Southern University at New Orleans97.7 miles (157.2 km)4yr-public
University of New Orleans98.1 miles (157.9 km)4yr-public
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary99.1 miles (159.4 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
GRACE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	private	—	—	1.4 miles (2.3 km)
Longleaf Elementary	public	—	—	1.8 miles (3.0 km)
Oak Grove High School	public	—	—	2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Oak Grove Elementary	public	—	—	3.0 miles (4.9 km)
Oak Grove Middle School	public	—	—	3.4 miles (5.4 km)
LEARNING TREE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	3.6 miles (5.9 km)
Rawls Springs Attendance Center	public	—	—	4.4 miles (7.0 km)
Bellevue Elementary	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Thames Elementary	public	—	—	5.1 miles (8.1 km)
Grace Christian Elementary	public	—	—	5.6 miles (9.0 km)
Woodley Elementary	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Hattiesburg High School	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
LILLIE BURNEY LEARNING CENTER	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.3 km)
PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.2 miles (11.5 km)
Hawkins Elementary	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.7 km)
Rowan Elementary	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
North Forrest High School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
North Forrest Elementary School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.4 km)
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
N R Burger Middle	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Hattiesburg STEAM Academy	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Sumrall Elementary School	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.3 km)
DYNAMIC DYSLEXIA DESIGN	private	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
Sumrall High School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (14.9 km)
SUMRALL BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN	private	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Sumrall Middle School	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Petal Middle School	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Petal Upper Elementary	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39402

What school district is ZIP code 39402 in?

ZIP 39402 (Hattiesburg, MS) maps to Covington County School District (LEA ID 2801290) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 39402?

US5 lists 28 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 22 public and 6 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 39402 attend private school?

About 0.6% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39402 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	45.6%
High school	20.4%
Less than HS	4.8%
School district	Covington County School District

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