For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 7,249 students in Jackson County, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MS are Ocean Springs High School, East Central High School and St. Martin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Mississippi public high schools.
Jackson County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vancleave High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,899 students
Rank: #22.
East Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21700 Slider Rd.
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
St. Martin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #44.
Vancleave High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12424 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #55.
Moss Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Pascagoula High School
Magnet 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
| 1,187 students
Rank: #77.
Gautier High School
Magnet 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
| 901 students
Rank: n/an/a
College & Career Technical Inst.
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Jackson County Vocational Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12425 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Voc Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Moss Point Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4913 Weems St.
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3543
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3543
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Moss Point Career & Technical Educa
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-1455
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-1455
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pascagoula Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1520 Tucker Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4524 Welch St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-2171
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-2171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Church Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Grades: 7-8
| 301 students
4025 Mccall St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Grades: 3-4
| 336 students
3524 Prentiss St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Grades: PK-K
| 216 students
711 Magnolia Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Grades: 5
| 422 students
9717 Old Stage Rd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MS include Ocean Springs High School, East Central High School and St. Martin High School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
13 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Vancleave High School vs. St. Martin High School, St. Martin High School vs. Ocean Springs High School, Ocean Springs High School vs. St. Martin High School
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