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Pascagoula-Gautier School District

1006 Communy Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pascagoula-Gautier School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,501 students in Pascagoula-Gautier School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pascagoula-Gautier School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
6,501 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
550 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pascagoula-Gautier School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#50 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
54%
52%
45%
42%
63%
55%
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
5%
% Black
44%
47%
% White
31%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,903 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,746 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,903
$12,205
Spending / Student
$14,746
$12,074

Best Pascagoula-Gautier School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
633 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Gr: K-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Gr: K-4 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Gautier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Gautier High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Gr: PK-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Martin Bluff
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Gr: PK-4 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Pascagoula High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1716 Tucker Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4102 Scovel Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Singing River Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4601 Vancleave Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Gr: 5-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Gautier Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1920 Graveline Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Gr: 7-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2617 Ladnier Rd
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Trent Lott Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2234 Pascagoula
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Gr: 5-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
William M Colmer Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3112 Eden Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Gr: 7-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Exceptional School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
College & Career Technical Inst.
Vocational School
2602 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6579
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pascagoula Opportunity Center
Alternative School
1520 Tucker Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Pascagoula-Gautier School District manages 19 public schools serving 6,501 students.
What is the rank of Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Pascagoula-Gautier School District is ranked #52 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
44% of Pascagoula-Gautier School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Pascagoula-Gautier School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Pascagoula-Gautier School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,746 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,501 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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