At a glance
Reported students
416
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi middle enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
333
Singing River: 416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 430
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Singing River
Singing River is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Gautier. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Pascagoula-Gautier School District. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.
Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.3%) and Black (33.2%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Singing River
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.3%
- Hispanic20.7%
- Black33.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gautier Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
416 reported students
Trent Lott
Middle · Grades 05–06
524 reported students
William M Colmer Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
532 reported students
Martin Bluff
Elementary · Grades PK–04
410 reported students
Gautier Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
397 reported students
Eastlawn Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
337 reported students
Public schools near Singing River
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gautier Middle Middle · Pascagoula-Gautier School District | 07–08 | 416 | 2.9 mi |
| Ocean Springs Middle School Middle · Ocean Springs School District | 07–08 | 899 | 5.9 mi |
| Magnolia Middle School Middle · Moss Point School District | 06–08 | 359 | 6.7 mi |
| Trent Lott Middle · Pascagoula-Gautier School District | 05–06 | 524 | 7.1 mi |
| Vancleave Middle School Middle · Jackson County School District | 06–08 | 562 | 8 mi |
| St. Martin Middle School Middle · Jackson County School District | 06–08 | 946 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Singing River
What grades does Singing River serve?
Singing River reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
How many students attend Singing River?
Singing River reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 430 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Singing River?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 416 students and 37.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Singing River a public, charter, or magnet school?
Singing River is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pascagoula-Gautier School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Singing River students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Singing River in?
Singing River is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District, based in Pascagoula, MS, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Singing River?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gautier Middle (2.9 mi), Ocean Springs Middle School (5.9 mi), Magnolia Middle School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.