For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 22,292 students in Jackson County, MS (there are , serving 1,040 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%). Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MS are Ocean Springs High School, Beach Elementary School and East Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Springs High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
633 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Gr: K-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
East Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21700 Slider Rd.
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Magnolia Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Gr: K-3 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
504 Hanley Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Gr: K-3 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Ocean Springs Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Hanshaw Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Gr: 7-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Gr: 4-6 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Vancleave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
St. Martin High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
East Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5404 Hurley-wade Rd.
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Gr: 3-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Gr: K-4 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Vancleave High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12424 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Vancleave Upper Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13901 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Gr: 4-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
East Central Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21725 Slider Rd, Po Box 13 Hur
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3170
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Vancleave Lower Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Gr: K-3 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Moss Point High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
St. Martin East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Gr: PK-3 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Gautier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Gautier High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Gr: PK-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Martin Bluff
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Gr: PK-4 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Pascagoula High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1716 Tucker Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4102 Scovel Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
Singing River Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Vancleave Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Gr: 5-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
Gautier Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Graveline Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Gr: 7-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2617 Ladnier Rd
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
St. Martin Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
St. Martin Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Gr: 4-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Trent Lott Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2234 Pascagoula
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Gr: 5-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3333.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
William M Colmer Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Eden Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Gr: 7-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3535.
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Jamestown Road
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-3300
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-3300
Gr: 3-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Show 10 more public schools in Jackson County, MS (out of 45 total schools)
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Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Gr: 6-12
4924 Church Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Gr: 7-8 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 81%
4025 Mccall St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Gr: 3-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
3524 Prentiss St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Gr: PK-K | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
711 Magnolia Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Gr: 5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
9717 Old Stage Rd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MS include Ocean Springs High School, Beach Elementary School and East Central High School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
45 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Singing River Academy vs. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School, Vancleave High School vs. St. Martin High School, St. Martin Upper Elementary School vs. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
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