Moss Point Separate School Dist School District
School District · Moss Point, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,604
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,604
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Moss Point Separate School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Moss Point Separate School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Moss Point High School
Moss Point · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Magnolia Middle School
Moss Point · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
Moss Point · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#75 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,841
+$5,229 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,604 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
Moss Point Separate School Dist ranks #75 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Moss Point Separate School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Moss Point High School (6.8/10), Magnolia Middle School (6.4/10), and Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Moss Point Separate School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Moss Point Separate School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moss Point High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Magnolia Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Moss Point Separate School Dist
Moss Point Separate School Dist is a Moss Point, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,604 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $17,841 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Moss Point Separate School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Moss Point High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Moss Point Separate School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 31.8% and ELA proficiency of 29.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Moss Point Separate School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Moss Point Separate School Dist with test data.
Schools in Moss Point Separate School Dist
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Moss Point
- Total Enrollment
- 1,604
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- District spending per student
- $17,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moss Point Separate School Dist?
Moss Point Separate School Dist has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Moss Point Separate School Dist?
The average composite rating for Moss Point Separate School Dist is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Moss Point Separate School Dist?
Moss Point Separate School Dist's district-level spending was $17,841 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moss Point Separate School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Moss Point Separate School Dist is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Moss Point Separate School Dist?
Moss Point High School is the highest-rated school in Moss Point Separate School Dist with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Moss Point Separate School Dist?
Across schools in Moss Point Separate School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Moss Point Separate School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Moss Point Separate School Dist has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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