Best Schools in Jackson County, MS
Jackson County, MS has 46 public schools (7 high, 10 middle, 25 elementary) serving 23,905 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Jackson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, MS
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocean Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1899 Students
2. St Martin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1283 Students
3. East Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 787 Students
4. Vancleave High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 737 Students
5. Moss Point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moss Point Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
6. Pascagoula High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
7. Gautier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 901 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, MS
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1332 Students
2. Ocean Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 967 Students
3. Vancleave Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
4. East Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
5. St. Martin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
6. Singing River Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 408 Students
7. Trent Lott Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 538 Students
8. Gautier Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 423 Students
9. William M Colmer Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 554 Students
10. Magnolia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moss Point Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, MS
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 105 Students
2. Oak Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 498 Students
3. Vancleave Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 351 Students
4. Magnolia Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 635 Students
5. East Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 529 Students
6. Pecan Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 530 Students
7. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 186 Students
8. St Martin East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 685 Students
9. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 225 Students
10. Vancleave Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 659 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.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, MS
How many schools are in Jackson County, MS?
Jackson County, MS has 46 public schools: 7 high schools, 10 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 23,905 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Jackson County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
5 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Pascagoula (11)
- Ocean Springs (9)
- Moss Point (8)
- Gautier (6)
- Vancleave (4)
School districts (4)
- Pascagoula-Gautier School District (17 schools)
- Jackson Co School Dist (13 schools)
- Ocean Springs School Dist (6 schools)
- Moss Point Separate School Dist (4 schools)