Public schools in Pascagoula, MS
13 open public schools with an address in Pascagoula, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,737
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pascagoula public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Pascagoula, MS: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,737 students, an average of 287 per school. The largest campus is Pascagoula High (1,127 students), and the largest elementary school is Eastlawn Elem (337).
Every listed school belongs to Pascagoula-Gautier School District. 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 12.6:1, lower 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% 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 Pascagoula
Elementary schools in Pascagoula
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elem Pascagoula-Gautier School District | PK–04 | 333 | 14.8:1 | |
| Beach Elementary Pascagoula-Gautier School District | KG–04 | 100 | 15.2:1 | |
| Central Elementary Pascagoula-Gautier School District | PK–04 | 245 | 13.3:1 | |
| Cherokee Elementary Pascagoula-Gautier School District | PK–04 | 206 | 12.6:1 | |
| Eastlawn Elem Pascagoula-Gautier School District | PK–04 | 337 | 14:1 | |
| Jackson Elem Pascagoula-Gautier School District | KG–04 | 193 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lake Elem Pascagoula-Gautier School District | KG–04 | 96 | 10.9:1 |
Middle schools in Pascagoula
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Lott Pascagoula-Gautier School District | 05–06 | 524 | 11.1:1 | |
| William M Colmer Middle Pascagoula-Gautier School District | 07–08 | 532 | 10.5:1 |
High schools in Pascagoula
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College & Career Technical Inst. Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Pascagoula High Pascagoula-Gautier School District | 09–13 | 1,127 | 11.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pascagoula
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Exceptional Pascagoula-Gautier School District | PK–13 | 44 | 6.2:1 | |
| Pascagoula Opportunity Center Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.7%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black45.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Pascagoula schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,737 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pascagoula
How many public schools are in Pascagoula, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Pascagoula: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,737 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pascagoula?
All listed public schools with an address in Pascagoula belong to Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pascagoula, with 1,127 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pascagoula?
No school with an address in Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pascagoula public schools is 12.6:1, lower 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 Pascagoula 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.
Nearby Mississippi cities
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