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Public high school · Moss Point Separate School Dist · Moss Point, Mississippi

Moss Point High School

Moss Point High School rates 6.9, right at the middle of Moss Point Separate School Dist's high schools, whose rated median is 6.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.9this school

6.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Moss Point Separate School Dist median is 6.9.

#322 of 864 schools in Mississippi · Moss Point Separate School Dist: 1 high schools rated, median 6.9

The brief

A Moss Point Separate School Dist high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 322 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 2 of 4 in Moss Point Separate School Dist.

Moss Point High School is listed in Moss Point Separate School Dist, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math72%6 points above the Mississippi average of 66%82 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Reading38%11 points below the Mississippi average of 49%95 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 28 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2026.2026 MAAP; 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.6
25% of the rating
Academics
8.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
3.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Moss Point High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
29
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
3.9% participation · state average 2.2 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
14 sports
7 boys' · 7 girls' · 16 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Moss Point High Schoolthis school
    6.9
  3. 4.9Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Moss Point High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #322 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Moss Point High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moss Point High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
493
Student-teacher ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Jackson County
4-year graduation
80–84%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 4
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$17,841
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 39563)
12,023
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
42.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.