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 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,583 students in Pascagoula-Gautier School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pascagoula-Gautier School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
6,583 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
503 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pascagoula-Gautier School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,206 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
4%
# Black Students
2,957 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
45%
47%
# White Students
2,006 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
31%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
356 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
501
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
451
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
475
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
449
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
450
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
490
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
490
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
482
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
560
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
570
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
502
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
482
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
450
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
135
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,705 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,562 is higher than the state median of $11,965. 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
$15,705
$12,094
Spending / Student
$14,562
$11,965
Best Pascagoula-Gautier School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
633 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Grades: K-4
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Gautier High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Grades: 9-12
| 880 students
Rank: #33.
Gautier Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Grades: K-4
| 91 students
Rank: #55.
Gautier Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1920 Graveline Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Grades: 7-8
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Eastlawn Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Martin Bluff
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Pascagoula High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1716 Tucker Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #1010.
Singing River Academy
Math: 34% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Vancleave Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Grades: 5-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherokee Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
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: #1212.
William M Colmer Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3112 Eden Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Grades: 7-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1313.
College Park Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2617 Ladnier Rd
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Grades: PK-4
| 270 students
Rank: #1414.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #1515.
Trent Lott Academy
Math: 29% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2234 Pascagoula
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Grades: 5-6
| 553 students
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
Rank: #1717.
Exceptional School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Grades: Inquire with school
| 37 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
| 0 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Pascagoula-Gautier School District manages 19 public schools serving 6,583 students.
What is the rank of Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Pascagoula-Gautier School District is ranked #40 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
45% of Pascagoula-Gautier School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Pascagoula-Gautier School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,562 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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