Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jackson County Exceptional ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Exceptional School encompasses the entire Pascagoula school district, covering approximately 224.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson County Exceptional's student population of 44 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Jackson County Exceptional ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson County Exceptional is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
7%
Black
39%
45%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.3%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson County Exceptional's ranking?
Jackson County Exceptional is ranked #753 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Jackson County Exceptional?
44 students attend Jackson County Exceptional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Jackson County Exceptional students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson County Exceptional?
Jackson County Exceptional has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson County Exceptional offer ?
Jackson County Exceptional offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson County Exceptional part of?
Jackson County Exceptional is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
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