For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,834 students in 39553, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39553, MS are Gautier High School, Gautier Elementary School and Gautier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39553 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39553, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39553, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39553, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39553, MS include Gautier High School, Gautier Elementary School and Gautier Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39553?
6 public schools are located in 39553.
What is the racial composition of students in 39553?
39553 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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