For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,845 students in Ocean Springs, MS. The top-ranked public middle schools in Ocean Springs, MS are Ocean Springs Middle School and St. Martin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocean Springs, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Ocean Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ocean Springs, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Springs Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Hanshaw Rd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-6210
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-6210
Gr: 7-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
St. Martin Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Yellowjacket Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 middle schools in Ocean Springs, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ocean Springs, MS include Ocean Springs Middle School and St. Martin Middle School. Ocean Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public middle schools are located in Ocean Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Ocean Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Springs?
Ocean Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ocean Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ocean Springs include: Ocean Springs Middle School vs. St. Martin Middle School, St. Martin Middle School vs. Ocean Springs Middle School
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