Serving 1,127 students in grades 9-12, Pascagoula High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pascagoula High School serves the southeast part of Pascagoula, MS, covering an area of approximately 26.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the nearest zone edge about 2.9 miles away and the furthest edge reaching up to 6.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pascagoula High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pascagoula High School's student population of 1,127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,127 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pascagoula High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pascagoula High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pascagoula High School's ranking?
Pascagoula High School is ranked #243 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pascagoula High School often compared to?
Pascagoula High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gautier High School, Kosciusko Senior High School, Ocean Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pascagoula High School?
The graduation rate of Pascagoula High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Pascagoula High School?
1,127 students attend Pascagoula High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pascagoula High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pascagoula High School?
Pascagoula High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pascagoula High School offer ?
Pascagoula High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pascagoula High School part of?
Pascagoula High School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
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