For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,834 students in Gautier, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Gautier, MS are Gautier Elementary School, Gautier High School and Martin Bluff. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gautier, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Gautier have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Gautier, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gautier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Gautier High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Martin Bluff
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Singing River Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Vancleave Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Gr: 5-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Gautier Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Graveline Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8806
Gr: 7-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2617 Ladnier Rd
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gautier, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Gautier, MS include Gautier Elementary School, Gautier High School and Martin Bluff.
How many public schools are located in Gautier?
6 public schools are located in Gautier.
What is the racial composition of students in Gautier?
Gautier public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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