For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,611 students in 39563, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39563, MS are Moss Point High School, Escatawpa Upper Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39563 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39563, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39563, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39563, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39563, MS include Moss Point High School, Escatawpa Upper Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39563?
6 public schools are located in 39563.
What is the racial composition of students in 39563?
39563 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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