| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs School District | Ocean Springs | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 5,861 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Jackson County School District | Moss Point | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 8,906 | 14 | — | 2 |
| Pascagoula-Gautier School District | Gautier | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 6,565 | 19 | — | 4 |
| Moss Point School District | Moss Point | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1,569 | 6 | — | 1 |
How Jackson County compares
Together they enroll 22,901 students across 46 schools. The largest is Jackson County School District with 8,906 students. Districts here average 7.5/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Ocean Springs School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jackson County, MS?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Jackson County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, MS?
Of the districts serving Jackson County, Ocean Springs School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.