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Jackson County Public Schools

Jackson County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

46

public schools

Total Enrollment

22,901

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jackson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jackson County has 4 district entries. PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 19 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Ocean Springs has the most listed schools, with 10 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 22 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

46

in Jackson County

Reported Enrollment

22,901

46 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary22
Middle10
High11
Other3

4 School Districts in Jackson County

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

14 schools
8,906 students

PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

19 schools
6,565 students

OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST

7 schools
5,861 students

MOSS POINT SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST

6 schools
1,569 students

46 Public Schools in Jackson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 46 matching schools

OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST

Ocean Springs, 39566 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,899 students

OCEAN SPRINGS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHO

OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST

Ocean Springs, 39566 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile4–6Middle1,332 students

ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Ocean Springs, 39564 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,283 students

PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL

PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pascagoula, 39567 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,187 students

ST. MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Ocean Springs, 39564 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle995 students

OCEAN SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST

Ocean Springs, 39566 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile7–8Middle967 students

GAUTIER HIGH SCHOOL

PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Gautier, 39553 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High901 students

EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Hurley, 39555 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High787 students

VANCLEAVE HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Vancleave, 39565 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High737 students

ST MARTIN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

OCEAN SPRINGS, 39564 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–3Primary685 students

VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Vancleave, 39565 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–3Primary659 students

MAGNOLIA PARK ELEMENTARY

OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST

Ocean Springs, 39566 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–3Primary635 students

ST MARTIN UPPER ELEMENTARY

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Ocean Springs, 39564 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only4–5Primary626 students

EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Hurley, 39555 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle600 students

EAST CENTRAL LOWER ELEMENTARY

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Moss Point, 39562 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–2Primary576 students

WILLIAM M COLMER MIDDLE SCHOOL

PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

PASCAGOULA, 39581 / Suburb: Small

Listed only7–8Middle554 students

ST MARTIN N ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Biloxi, 39532 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–3Primary541 students

TRENT LOTT ACADEMY

PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pascagoula, 39567 / Suburb: Small

Listed only5–6Middle538 students

VANCLEAVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Vancleave, 39565 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle537 students

PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST

Ocean Springs, 39566 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–3Primary530 students

Jackson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jackson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jackson County public school directory?

The directory lists 46 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jackson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jackson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jackson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jackson County?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Jackson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 34/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.