For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,171 students in Pascagoula, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pascagoula, MS are Pascagoula High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pascagoula have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Pascagoula, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pascagoula High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pascagoula, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
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
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 Pascagoula, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pascagoula, MS include Pascagoula High School and Jackson County Exceptional.
How many public high schools are located in Pascagoula?
4 public high schools are located in Pascagoula.
What is the racial composition of students in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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