Pascagoula-gautier School District
School District · Pascagoula, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,771
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,771
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Pascagoula-gautier School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pascagoula-gautier School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Beach Elementary School
Pascagoula · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Elementary School
Pascagoula · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cherokee Elementary School
Pascagoula · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#31 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,771
+$3,159 vs Mississippi median
District size
6,501 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Pascagoula-gautier School District ranks #31 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Pascagoula-gautier School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Beach Elementary School (9.4/10), Central Elementary School (9.2/10), and Cherokee Elementary School (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pascagoula-gautier School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pascagoula-gautier School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beach Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Cherokee Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Gautier Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Jackson Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Singing River Academy | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Trent Lott Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Arlington Heights Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | College Park Elem | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pascagoula-gautier School District
Pascagoula-gautier School District is a Pascagoula, Mississippi school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 6,501 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $15,771 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Pascagoula-gautier School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Beach Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Pascagoula-gautier School District students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pascagoula-gautier School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pascagoula-gautier School District with test data.
Schools in Pascagoula-gautier School District
17 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Pascagoula
- Total Enrollment
- 6,501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 553
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pascagoula-gautier School District?
Pascagoula-gautier School District has 17 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pascagoula-gautier School District?
The average composite rating for Pascagoula-gautier School District is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pascagoula-gautier School District?
Pascagoula-gautier School District spends $15,771 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pascagoula-gautier School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pascagoula-gautier School District is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pascagoula-gautier School District?
Beach Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pascagoula-gautier School District with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Pascagoula-gautier School District?
Across schools in Pascagoula-gautier School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pascagoula-gautier School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Pascagoula-gautier School District has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 17 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.6%
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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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