Public schools in Ocean Springs, MS
10 open public schools with an address in Ocean Springs, 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
8,616
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ocean Springs public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, MS: 4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,616 students, an average of 862 per school. The largest campus is Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students), and the largest elementary school is St. Martin East Elementary (704).
Ocean Springs School District operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Ocean Springs 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 14.5:1, similar to 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 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 43% 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 Ocean Springs
Elementary schools in Ocean Springs
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Park Elementary Ocean Springs School District | KG–03 | 613 | 14.3:1 | |
| Oak Park Elementary Ocean Springs School District | PK–03 | 467 | 12.8:1 | |
| Pecan Park Elementary Ocean Springs School District | KG–03 | 486 | 13.3:1 | |
| St. Martin East Elementary Jackson County School District | PK–03 | 704 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Ocean Springs
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs Middle School Ocean Springs School District | 07–08 | 899 | 14:1 | |
| Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Ocean Springs School District | 04–06 | 1,284 | 14.5:1 | |
| St. Martin Middle School Jackson County School District | 06–08 | 946 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Ocean Springs
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys Voc Center Ocean Springs School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Ocean Springs High School Ocean Springs School District | 09–13 | 1,928 | 15.9:1 | |
| St. Martin High School Jackson County School District | 09–13 | 1,289 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.5%
- Hispanic9%
- Black14.9%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Ocean Springs schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,616 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ocean Springs
How many public schools are in Ocean Springs, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Ocean Springs: 4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 8,616 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ocean Springs?
Schools with an address in Ocean Springs belong to 2 education agencies, led by Ocean Springs School District (7 schools), Jackson County School District (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ocean Springs?
Ocean Springs High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ocean Springs, with 1,928 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ocean Springs?
No school with an address in Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ocean Springs public schools is 14.5:1, similar to 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 Ocean Springs 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