For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,211 students in Ocean Springs, MS. The top-ranked public high schools in Ocean Springs, MS are Ocean Springs High School and St. Martin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocean Springs, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Ocean Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Ocean Springs, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ocean Springs High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ocean Springs, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Springs High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-0333
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-0333
Gr: 9-13 | 1,926 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
St. Martin High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Gr: 9-13 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Voc Center
Vocational School
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Gr: 9-12
Ocean Springs, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 Magnolia Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Gr: 5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ocean Springs, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ocean Springs, MS include Ocean Springs High School and St. Martin High School. Ocean Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Ocean Springs?
3 public high schools are located in Ocean Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Springs?
Ocean Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ocean Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ocean Springs include: St. Martin High School vs. Ocean Springs High School, Ocean Springs High School vs. St. Martin High School
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