Public schools in Moss Point, MS
10 open public schools with an address in Moss Point, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,062
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Moss Point public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Moss Point, MS: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,062 students, an average of 406 per school. The largest campus is East Central High School (777 students), and the largest elementary school is East Central Lower Elementary (567).
Moss Point School District operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Moss Point campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Moss Point
Elementary schools in Moss Point
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Lower Elementary Jackson County School District | PK–02 | 567 | 19.4:1 | |
| East Central Upper Elementary Jackson County School District | 03–05 | 566 | 15.8:1 | |
| Escatawpa Upper Elementary Moss Point School District | 03–05 | 342 | 13.4:1 | |
| Kreole Primary Elementary Moss Point School District | PK–02 | 419 | 15.9:1 |
Middle schools in Moss Point
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Middle School Jackson County School District | 06–08 | 541 | 14.1:1 | |
| Magnolia Middle School Moss Point School District | 06–08 | 359 | 13.4:1 |
High schools in Moss Point
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central High School Jackson County School District | 09–13 | 777 | 15.1:1 | |
| Moss Point Career & Technical Educa Moss Point School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Moss Point High School Moss Point School District | 09–12 | 491 | 11.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Moss Point
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Point Alternative School Moss Point School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.3%
- Hispanic6%
- Black29.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Moss Point schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,062 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Moss Point
How many public schools are in Moss Point, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Moss Point: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,062 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Moss Point?
Schools with an address in Moss Point belong to 2 education agencies, led by Moss Point School District (6 schools), Jackson County School District (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Moss Point?
East Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Moss Point, with 777 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Moss Point?
No school with an address in Moss Point is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Moss Point schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Moss Point public schools is 14.6:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Moss Point guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities