For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,271 students in Ocean Springs, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Ocean Springs, MS are Ocean Springs High School and St. Martin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocean Springs, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Ocean Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Ocean Springs, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ocean Springs High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ocean Springs, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Springs High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,951 students
Rank: #22.
St. Martin High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Voc Center
Vocational School
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ocean Springs, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 Magnolia Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Grades: 5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ocean Springs, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Ocean Springs, MS include Ocean Springs High School and St. Martin High School. Ocean Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Ocean Springs?
3 public high schools are located in Ocean Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Springs?
Ocean Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ocean Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ocean Springs include: St. Martin High School vs. Ocean Springs High School, Ocean Springs High School vs. St. Martin High School
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