Serving 1,117 students in grades 9-12, Pascagoula High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pascagoula High School's student population of 1,117 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Rankings
Pascagoula High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
19%
5%
Black
48%
47%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pascagoula High School's ranking?
Pascagoula High School is ranked #143 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pascagoula High School often compared to?
Pascagoula High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Springs High School, Gautier High School, Kosciusko Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% 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%.
How many students attend Pascagoula High School?
1,117 students attend Pascagoula High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pascagoula High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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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