For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,334 students in Jackson County, MS. The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MS are Ocean Springs High School, East Central High School and St. Martin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Jackson County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vancleave High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Jackson County (2026)
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
East Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21700 Slider Road
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Gr: 9-13 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Vancleave High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12424 Highway 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Gr: 9-13 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Moss Point High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Gautier High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gr: 9-13 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Pascagoula High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1716 Tucker Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6451
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6451
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Jackson County Exceptional
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-1457
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
College & Career Technical Inst.
Vocational School
2602 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6579
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6579
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Vocational Center
Vocational School
12425 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Gr: 10-12
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
Rank: n/an/a
Moss Point Alternative School
Alternative School
4913 Weems St.
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3543
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3543
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moss Point Career & Technical Educa
Vocational School
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-1455
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-1455
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pascagoula Opportunity Center
Alternative School
1520 Tucker Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MS include Ocean Springs High School, East Central High School and St. Martin High School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
14 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% 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 Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Vancleave High School vs. St. Martin High School, St. Martin High School vs. Ocean Springs High School, Ocean Springs High School vs. St. Martin High School
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