For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 899 students in Gautier, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Gautier, MS is Gautier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gautier, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Gautier have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Gautier, 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 Gautier High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gautier, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gautier High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gr: 9-13 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gautier, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gautier, MS include Gautier High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gautier?
1 public high schools are located in Gautier.
What is the racial composition of students in Gautier?
Gautier public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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