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#277 of 863 schools in MS

Top 32% in state

Ocean Springs High School

High School · Ocean Springs School Dist · Ocean Springs, MS

An Ocean Springs School Dist high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 7002, Ocean Springs, MS 39566

  • Math 92% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency91.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+24.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20 pts
Overall Proficiency81% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation23.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$10,621
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at Ocean Springs High School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency92%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
93%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
92%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ocean Springs 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
23.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·74 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–123.0 mi50Compare →
Gautier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–123.6 mi874Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ocean Springs School Dist

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$10,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ocean Springs High School is listed in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ocean Springs High School

Ocean Springs High School is a public high school in Ocean Springs, MS, part of Ocean Springs School Dist, serving approximately 1,951 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ocean Springs High School

What grades does Ocean Springs High School serve?

Ocean Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ocean Springs High School?

Ocean Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,951 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ocean Springs High School rank in MS?

Ocean Springs High School ranks #277 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Ocean Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ocean Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ocean Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean Springs High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ocean Springs High School a charter school?

No, Ocean Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ocean Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Ocean Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean Springs High School?

38.2% of students at Ocean Springs 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
1,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
126
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
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.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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