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 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), 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 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
633 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Grades: K-4
| 105 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Pascagoula High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1716 Tucker Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #44.
Gautier High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 165 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Grades: PK-4
| 218 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gautier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Grades: PK-4
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Gautier Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1920 Graveline Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Grades: 7-8
| 437 students
Rank: #99.
Martin Bluff
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Rank: #1010.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4102 Scovel Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Rank: #1111.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
Singing River Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 Vancleave Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Grades: 5-6
| 398 students
Rank: #1313.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2617 Ladnier Rd
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #1414.
William M Colmer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Eden Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Grades: 7-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1515.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #1616.
Trent Lott Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2234 Pascagoula
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Grades: 5-6
| 510 students
Rank: #1717.
Exceptional School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Grades: 1-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
College & Career Technical Inst.
Vocational School
2602 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6579
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6579
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pascagoula Opportunity Center
Alternative School
1520 Tucker Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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 #50 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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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