Pascagoula High School vs. Ocean Springs High School
Should I attend Pascagoula High School or Ocean Springs High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pascagoula High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ocean Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,144 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,845 students in grades 9-12, Ocean Springs High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,144 students
1,845 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#8 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
64%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
330
518
Grade 10 Students
278
462
Grade 11 Students
271
436
Grade 12 Students
254
405
Ungraded Students
11
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
5%
% Black
46%
13%
% White
31%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%