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Vancleave High School

Public Grades 9-12

2^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 99% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Vancleave High School is a public high school in Vancleave, MS, on the Gulf Coast, serving 737 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Jackson County School District. Vancleave High School emerged as one of Mississippi's top high schools, earning a #2 ranking out of 224 for 2025–2026 — up from #36 the prior year. That places it ahead of Ocean Springs High School, East Central High School, and St. Martin High School in statewide comparisons.

Academically, Vancleave High School posts the strongest math and science scores among nearby high schools. In the latest test year, 93.2% of students scored proficient in Algebra I and 86.3% in Biology, both far above state averages and higher than Ocean Springs High School, East Central High School, and St. Martin High School. English II proficiency was 67.8% — above the state's 49.3% but lower than Ocean Springs High School's 74.2%, making it the school's clearest area for improvement. The graduation rate of 94.3% tops most neighboring schools, and a student-teacher ratio of 13.7 means smaller classes than East Central High School, St. Martin High School, and Ocean Springs High School.

Vancleave High School's results are especially striking given that about 48.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — a higher share than Ocean Springs High School (35.5%) but lower than St. Martin High School (55.9%) and Pascagoula High (69.7%). Despite moderate economic disadvantage, the school outperforms peers with lower poverty rates. The main concern for parents is chronic absenteeism, which rose to 24% in 2023–2024. That's better than Moss Point High School (39.2%) and Ocean Springs High School (36.7%), but still means one in four students misses significant school time. Overall, Vancleave High School is a strong, well-rounded option on the Gulf Coast.

737

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,001

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12424 Highway 57
Vancleave, MS 39565

(228) 283-3720

District: Jackson County School District

Feeder schools for Vancleave High School:

Elementary:	Vancleave Lower Elementary
	Vancleave Upper Elementary
Middle:	Vancleave Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

African American:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (82% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Mississippi high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg77%

Mississippi avg60%

2^nd of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Jackson County School District

2^nd of 133Jackson 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
2026	91.9	2 of 224	99.1%	★★★★★
2025	81.2	36 of 232	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	87.5	10 of 228	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	83.0	22 of 226	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	85.6	12 of 228	94.7%	★★★★★
2021	86.7	14 of 231	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	85.1	16 of 233	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	78.5	29 of 233	87.6%	★★★★☆
2017	72.5	51 of 237	78.5%	★★★★☆
2016	73.9	39 of 231	83.1%	★★★★☆
2015	66.4	54 of 226	76.1%	★★★★☆
2014	73.9	36 of 236	84.7%	★★★★☆
2013	82.8	13 of 238	94.5%	★★★★★
2012	76.2	38 of 241	84.2%	★★★★☆
2011	76.9	27 of 244	88.9%	★★★★☆
2010	80.2	14 of 235	94.0%	★★★★★
2009	79.3	21 of 235	91.1%	★★★★★
2008	81.8	11 of 235	95.3%	★★★★★
2007	78.8	19 of 232	91.8%	★★★★★
2006	74.2	25 of 232	89.2%	★★★★☆
2005	72.3	46 of 232	80.2%	★★★★☆
2004	72.9	38 of 232	83.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I93%+27 vs state

Biology86%+23 vs state

English II68%+19 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, May 16, 2014

adminsistration is terrible Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, February 11, 2011

The reason I have choosen 2nd star, is because VHS is not worried about anything accept their money and which ever student has the best athletic ability. Also which ever student is giving the school credit. I am now home schooled. I remember one English teacher of mine who would always say I don't care what any of you do, as long as I get my pay check to feed my baby. I do not like how most "popular" students could get away with murder but if one "unpopular" student had their shirt untucked it was to ISD for them. ISD is nothing but a break for unbehaving children. I do not like VHS,and neither does more than half the students who still attend there.. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
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%)	91.9	2^nd of 224 public high schools	99.1%		81.2	36^th of 232 public high schools	84.5%	34	93.2	67.8	86.3	$12,001
Jackson County Vocational Center	Public	8-12	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)
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%)	58.5	96^th of 224 public high schools	57.1%		46	131^st of 232 public high schools	43.5%	35	63.9	49.0	71.4	$15,718
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%)	83.6	22^nd of 224 public high schools	90.2%		80.8	38^th of 232 public high schools	83.6%	16	85.8	62.4	76.4	$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%)	89.4	8^th of 224 public high schools	96.4%		90.2	13^th of 232 public high schools	94.4%	5	87.2	74.2	81.0	$10,822
Keys Vocational Center	Public	8-12	6701 Old Spanish Trail	Ocean Springs	39566	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)
Moss Point Career & Technical Educa	Public	8-12	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)
Moss Point High School	Public	9-12	4913 Weems Street	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-5721	491	43	11.3	100.0%	73 (14.9%)	355 (72.3%)	54 (11.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	55.9	99^th of 224 public high schools	55.8%		52.3	116^th of 232 public high schools	50.0%	17	72.0	37.9	76.6	$22,631
East Central High School	Public	9-12	21700 Slider Road	Moss Point	39555	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3120	777	51	15.1	48.5%	703 (90.5%)	22 (2.8%)	24 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	84.6	20^th of 224 public high schools	91.1%		83.9	27^th of 232 public high schools	88.4%	7	86.8	59.8	81.1	$11,563
College & Career Technical Inst.	Public	8-12	2602 Market Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 938-6579	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Vancleave High School

Is Vancleave High School a good school?

Yes! Vancleave High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 224 Mississippi high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Vancleave High School?

Students at Vancleave High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Vancleave High School in?

Jackson County School District

How many students attend Vancleave High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 737 students attended Vancleave High School.

What schools feed into Vancleave High School?

Vancleave High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Vancleave Lower Elementary
Elementary : Vancleave Upper Elementary
Middle : Vancleave Middle School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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