For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 576 students in Pascagoula, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pascagoula, MS are William M Colmer Middle School and Jackson County Exceptional. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pascagoula, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Pascagoula have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pascagoula, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William M Colmer Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Eden Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6474
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6474
Gr: 7-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
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
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 middle schools in Pascagoula, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pascagoula, MS include William M Colmer Middle School and Jackson County Exceptional.
How many public middle schools are located in Pascagoula?
3 public middle schools are located in Pascagoula.
What is the racial composition of students in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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