Best Public Schools in Saucier, MS

Schools in the city of Saucier, Mississippi, consist of two public schools in the Harrison County School District — West Wortham Elementary and Middle School (grades K–8) and Saucier Elementary (grades K–6) — serving 1,169 students total, with no standalone high school within the city limits.

West Wortham Elementary and Middle School is the clear standout, ranking #12 in the state for 2025–2026 (97th percentile, 5 stars) after back-to-back top-10 finishes in the two prior years. Saucier Elementary is a solid but less consistent school, ranking #80 (79th percentile, 4 stars). Both schools serve similar high-poverty populations — about 69% free/reduced lunch — yet West Wortham outperforms Saucier Elementary in nearly every tested grade and subject. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency is 96.1% at West Wortham versus 60.7% at Saucier Elementary, and 5th grade science is 94.5% versus 75.5%. West Wortham exceeds district and state averages in every available 2025–2026 tested subject, while Saucier Elementary generally beats state averages but falls short of its district in several areas, such as 5th grade math and science.

Saucier Elementary has shown notable year-over-year swings, including a drop in 3rd grade ELA proficiency from 84.4% to 58.9% and a fall in state rank from #40 to #80. Chronic absenteeism is a concern there as well, at 26.2% versus 21.8% at West Wortham, the district rate of 21.1%, and the state rate of 23.9%. West Wortham also has a slightly better student-teacher ratio (12.9 versus 14.5). Because Saucier Elementary ends at 6th grade, its students move to West Wortham for 7th and 8th grade, and all Saucier students leave the city after 8th grade to attend high school elsewhere.