Ocean Springs School Dist School District

2300 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Ocean Springs School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,906 students in Ocean Springs School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Ocean Springs School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 35% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Ocean Springs School Dist School District are Ocean Springs High School, Ocean Springs Middle School and Oak Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Ocean Springs School Dist School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
5,906 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Ocean Springs School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#1 out of 148 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ocean Springs School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ocean Springs School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ocean Springs School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ocean Springs School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.60
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
184 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
721 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
12%
47%
# White Students
4,308 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
73%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
347 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
409
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
430
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
418
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
418
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
420
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
448
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
478
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
468
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
490
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
518
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
462
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
436
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
405
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
106
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,332 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,744 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ocean Springs School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$58 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Ocean Springs School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,332
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ocean Springs School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,744
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ocean Springs School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ocean Springs School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Springs High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean Springs Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3600 Hanshaw Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Grades: 7-8
| 975 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Grades: K-3
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Pecan Park Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
504 Hanley Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Grades: K-3
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Grades: 4-6
| 1,355 students
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Park Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Grades: K-3
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Voc Center
Vocational School
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ocean Springs School Dist School District?
Ocean Springs School Dist School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,906 students.
What is the rank of Ocean Springs School Dist School District?
Ocean Springs School Dist School District is ranked #1 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Springs School Dist School District?
73% of Ocean Springs School Dist School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ocean Springs School Dist School District?
Ocean Springs School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Ocean Springs School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,744 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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