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#376 of 863 schools in MS
Top 44% in state
Moss Point High School
High School · Moss Point Separate School Dist · Moss Point, MS
A Moss Point Separate School Dist high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4924 Church Street, Moss Point, MS 39563
- Math 61% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Moss Point High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moss Point High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,672
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$1,039/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic School - High School CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Pascagoula High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moss Point Separate School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moss Point High School is listed in MOSS POINT SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moss Point High School
Moss Point High School is a public high school in Moss Point, MS, part of Moss Point Separate School Dist, serving approximately 493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moss Point High School
What grades does Moss Point High School serve?
Moss Point High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Moss Point High School?
Moss Point High School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss Point High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moss Point High School rank in MS?
Moss Point High School ranks #376 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Moss Point High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moss Point High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Moss Point High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moss Point High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moss Point High School a charter school?
No, Moss Point High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moss Point High School a Title I school?
No, Moss Point High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moss Point High School?
100.0% of students at Moss Point High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (228) 475-5721
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39563)
- 12,023
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39563; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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