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6.6avg / 10

Moss Point Separate School Dist School District

School District · Moss Point, Mississippi

Students: 1,604
Teachers (FTE): 140

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,604

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#62 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above 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 #62 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Moss Point Separate School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Magnolia Middle School (7.5/10), Moss Point High School (6.9/10), and Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Moss Point High School

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.

#SchoolRating
1Magnolia Middle School7.5 / 10
2Moss Point High School6.9 / 10
3Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem5.9 / 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 6.6/10, Moss Point Separate School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Magnolia Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Moss Point Separate School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 33.1% and ELA proficiency of 29.5%.

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

Math Proficiency33.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency29.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Moss Point Separate School Dist with test data.

Schools in Moss Point Separate School Dist

4 schools

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 6.6/10. 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?

Magnolia Middle School is the highest-rated school in Moss Point Separate School Dist with a composite score of 7.5/10.

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 33.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.5%. 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 6.6/10 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
33.1%
ELA Proficiency
29.5%

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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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