Top Rankings
Ocean Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,808 students in Ocean Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Ocean Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Ocean Springs School District are Ocean Springs High School, Magnolia Park Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Ocean Springs School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,037 Schools
# Students
5,808 Students
440,088 Students
# Teachers
420 Teachers
33,786 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ocean Springs School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 148 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
13%
47%
% White
71%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,506 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,908 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,506
$12,205
Spending / Student
$9,908
$12,074
Best Ocean Springs School District Public Schools (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 39566
(228) 875-0333
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Magnolia Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Gr: K-3 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
504 Hanley Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Gr: K-3 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Ocean Springs Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Hanshaw Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Gr: 7-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Gr: 4-6 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ocean Springs School District?
Ocean Springs School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,808 students.
What is the rank of Ocean Springs School District?
Ocean Springs School District is ranked #1 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Springs School District?
71% of Ocean Springs School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ocean Springs School District?
Ocean Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Ocean Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,908 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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