For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,253 students in Moss Point, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moss Point, MS are East Central Upper Elementary School, Escatawpa Upper Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moss Point, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moss Point have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Moss Point, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 Hurley Wade Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Gr: 3-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Escatawpa Upper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Jamestown Road
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-3300
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 474-3300
Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4630 Magnolia St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-1429
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-1429
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
5621 Highway 614
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3300
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
6312 Martin Luther King Blvd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3719
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3719
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Moss Point Alternative School
Alternative School
4913 Weems St.
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3543
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3543
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moss Point, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moss Point, MS include East Central Upper Elementary School, Escatawpa Upper Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moss Point?
6 public elementary schools are located in Moss Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Moss Point?
Moss Point public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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