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St. Martin High School

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St. Martin High School ranks 38 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

38^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 84% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

St Martin High School is a public high school serving 1,320 students in grades 9-12 in the Jackson County School District in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with strong academic performance and high graduation rates.

St Martin High School's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy. The school has maintained proficiency rates on state assessments that exceed the state and district averages in key subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 88.9% to 92.3% over the past five years, which are above the state and district averages. When compared to nearby schools, such as Vancleave High School, St Martin High School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement.

While St Martin High School serves a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 57.95% to 99.77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, the school has been effective in supporting its student population. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, which have fluctuated between 18.4% and 28.8% over the past five years, are an area for potential improvement. Overall, St Martin High School is a standout educational institution within the Jackson County School District, with a track record of academic excellence and a commitment to serving the needs of its diverse student body.

1,289

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,865

Per pupil spending ?

55.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

(228) 283-3420

District: Jackson County School District

Feeder schools for St. Martin High School:

Elementary:	St. Martin East Elementary
	St. Martin North Elementary
	St. Martin Upper Elementary
Middle:	St. Martin Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

African American:

22.1%

Hispanic:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2021 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Mississippi high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2021) to 84th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg76%

Mississippi avg66%

38^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Jackson County School District

6^th of 130Jackson County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	38 of 232	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	51 of 228	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	42 of 226	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.0	18 of 228	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	86.8	13 of 231	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	60.8	79 of 233	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.5	63 of 233	73.0%	★★★★☆
2017	67.4	63 of 237	73.4%	★★★★☆
2016	71.3	50 of 231	78.4%	★★★★☆
2015	62.7	63 of 226	72.1%	★★★★☆
2014	65.0	73 of 236	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.0	65 of 238	72.7%	★★★★☆
2012	76.3	37 of 241	84.6%	★★★★☆
2011	84.0	6 of 244	97.5%	★★★★★
2010	83.9	5 of 235	97.9%	★★★★★
2009	81.6	8 of 235	96.6%	★★★★★
2008	84.7	4 of 235	98.3%	★★★★★
2007	82.8	2 of 232	99.1%	★★★★★
2006	70.2	54 of 232	76.7%	★★★★☆
2005	74.1	36 of 232	84.5%	★★★★☆
2004	76.9	17 of 232	92.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I85%+18 vs state

Biology85%+23 vs state

U.S. History181%+11 vs state

English II60%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Monday, January 3, 2011

St. Martin High School is the best school I know and I know quite a bit of them. They of amazing IQ and discipline. They are friendly, fun, and great people to be around as well. I would reccomend this to everyones kids. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Everyone is very nice. The teachers, counselors, and administratives care about our well-being and education. St. Martin rocks! Close Quote

Schools Near St. Martin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
St. Martin High School	Public	9-12	11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3420	1,289	83	15.5	55.9%	753 (58.4%)	285 (22.1%)	100 (7.8%)	86 (6.7%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	55 (4.3%)	80.8	38^th of 232 public high schools	83.6%		74.8	51^st of 228 public high schools	77.6%	13	85.2	59.7	84.7	80.7	$10,865
Ocean Springs High School	Public	9-12	6701 Old Spanish Trail	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 875-0333	1,928	121	15.9	35.5%	1,352 (70.1%)	247 (12.8%)	169 (8.8%)	68 (3.5%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (4.2%)	90.2	13^th of 232 public high schools	94.4%		90.9	3^rd of 228 public high schools	98.7%	10	91.8	69.5	83.3	88.3	$10,822
Keys Vocational Center	Public	9-12	6701 Old Spanish Trail	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 872-3411	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gautier High	Public	9-12	4307 Gautier/Vancleave	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 522-8783	900	71	12.6		290 (32.2%)	380 (42.2%)	184 (20.4%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.0%)	46	131^st of 232 public high schools	43.5%		57.2	102^nd of 228 public high schools	55.3%	29	59.1	44.2	64.5	67.6	$15,718
Jackson County Vocational Center	Public	10-12	12425 Hwy 57	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3950	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vancleave High School	Public	9-12	12424 Highway 57	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3720	737	54	13.7	48.6%	651 (88.3%)	25 (3.4%)	38 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.4%)	81.2	36^th of 232 public high schools	84.5%		87.5	10^th of 228 public high schools	95.6%	26	85.4	59.3	81.2	91.9	$12,001
R D Brown Vocational Center	Public	9-12	1845 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 435-6318	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Biloxi High School	Public	9-12	1845 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 435-6105	1,669	107	15.5	53.9%	695 (41.6%)	545 (32.7%)	308 (18.5%)	58 (3.5%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (3.4%)	77.9	47^th of 232 public high schools	79.7%		81.7	28^th of 228 public high schools	87.7%	19	81.1	59.4	75.7	80.0	$13,710
D'Iberville High	Public	9-12	15625 Lamey Bridge Road	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-2678	1,478	81	18.1	58.5%	799 (54.1%)	344 (23.3%)	189 (12.8%)	94 (6.4%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.5%)	42 (2.8%)	83.3	30^th of 232 public high schools	87.1%		84.1	20^th of 228 public high schools	91.2%	10	81.9	62.3	84.3	85.9	$10,193
Moss Point Career & Technical Educa	Public	9-12	4913 Weems Street	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 474-1455	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Martin High School

How many students attend St. Martin High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,289 students attended St. Martin High School.

What is the racial makeup of St. Martin High School?

Students at St. Martin High School are 58% White, 22% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into St. Martin High School?

St. Martin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St. Martin East Elementary
Elementary : St. Martin North Elementary
Elementary : St. Martin Upper Elementary
Middle : St. Martin Middle School

Is St. Martin High School a good school?

St. Martin High School ranks 38^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is St. Martin High School in?

Jackson County School District

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