For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,760 students in Moss Point, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Moss Point, MS are East Central Upper Elementary School, Moss Point High School and Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moss Point, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Moss Point have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Moss Point, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5404 Hurley-wade Rd.
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Gr: 3-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Moss Point High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Jamestown Road
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-3300
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-3300
Gr: 3-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4630 Magnolia St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-1429
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-1429
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
5621 Hwy 614
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3300
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Moss Point Alternative School
Alternative School
4913 Weems St.
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3543
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3543
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moss Point Career & Technical Educa
Vocational School
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-1455
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-1455
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
6312 Martin Luther King Blvd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3719
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3719
Gr: PK-2 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Moss Point, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4924 Church Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Gr: 7-8 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 81%
4025 Mccall St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Gr: 3-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
3524 Prentiss St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Gr: PK-K | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
9717 Old Stage Rd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moss Point, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Moss Point, MS include East Central Upper Elementary School, Moss Point High School and Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moss Point?
8 public schools are located in Moss Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Moss Point?
Moss Point public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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