For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,267 students in Moss Point, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Moss Point, MS are East Central Upper Elementary School, Magnolia Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moss Point have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Moss Point, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 66% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4630 Magnolia St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-1429
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-1429
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary School
(Math: 20% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
5621 Hwy 614
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3300
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 601 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
6312 Martin Luther King Blvd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3719
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3719
Grades: PK-2
| 408 students
Moss Point, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4524 Welch St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-2171
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-2171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Church Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Grades: 7-8
| 301 students
4025 Mccall St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Grades: 3-4
| 336 students
3524 Prentiss St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Grades: PK-K
| 216 students
9717 Old Stage Rd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Moss Point, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Moss Point, MS include East Central Upper Elementary School, Magnolia Middle School and Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moss Point?
6 public elementary schools are located in Moss Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Moss Point?
Moss Point public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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