For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,298 students in 39581, MS (there are , serving 235 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 39581, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39581, MS are Jackson Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School and William M Colmer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39581 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39581, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39581, MS 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Grades: PK-4
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4102 Scovel Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
William M Colmer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Eden Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Grades: 7-8
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Exceptional School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Grades: 1-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39581, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39581, MS include Jackson Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School and William M Colmer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39581?
5 public schools are located in 39581.
What percentage of students in 39581 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 39581 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39581?
39581 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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