For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 732 students in 39581, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 272 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 39581, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39581, MS are Jackson Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School and Arlington Elementary 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 48% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39581, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39581, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4102 Scovel Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 Arlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39581?
3 public schools are located in 39581.
What percentage of students in 39581 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 39581 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39581?
39581 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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