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 2025-26 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ 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
1,043 Schools
# Students
5,808 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
420 Teachers
33,811 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 stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
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 stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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