Best Schools in Jackson County, MS
Jackson County, MS has a total of 52 schools including 14 high schools, 11 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 23,905 students attend Jackson County, MS schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, MS
Jackson County, MS has 14 high schools with 7,784 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jackson County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ocean Springs High School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students
2. East Central High School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
3. St Martin High School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
4. Vancleave High School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students
5. Gautier High School
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 901 Students
6. Pascagoula High School
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
7. Moss Point High School
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Moss Point Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, MS
Jackson County, MS has 11 middle schools with 7,361 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jackson County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County exceed expectations.
1. Ocean Springs Middle School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 967 Students
2. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1332 Students
3. East Central Middle School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
4. Vancleave Middle School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
5. St. Martin Middle School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
6. Gautier Middle School
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 423 Students
7. William M Colmer Middle School
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 554 Students
8. Singing River Academy
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 408 Students
9. Trent Lott Academy
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 538 Students
10. Magnolia Middle School
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Moss Point Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, MS
Jackson County, MS has 24 elementary schools with 8,719 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jackson County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Oak Park Elementary School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 498 Students
2. St Martin East Elementary School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 685 Students
3. Vancleave Upper Elementary
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 351 Students
4. East Central Upper Elementary
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 529 Students
5. Pecan Park Elementary School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 530 Students
6. Magnolia Park Elementary
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 635 Students
7. Beach Elementary School
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 105 Students
8. St Martin Upper Elementary
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 626 Students
9. Gautier Elementary School
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 387 Students
10. St Martin N Elementary School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 541 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, MS has a total population of 143,252 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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