Summary:
There is one public high school in zip code 39563: Moss Point High School, serving grades 9–12 in Moss Point, Mississippi, with 491 students and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate. Since it is the only high school in the area, this school also determines all high school results for the Moss Point School District, making it the clear focal point for parents.
On the positive side, Moss Point High School graduates students at a rate of 92.2%, slightly above the Mississippi state average of 89.2%. The student–teacher ratio is a favorable 11.3:1, which can support more individualized attention. However, chronic absenteeism is a major concern: 39.2% of students are chronically absent, compared to the state average of 23.9%. That means nearly 4 in 10 students miss significant school time, which can hold back learning and achievement. A key point for parents is that the school serves a student body where every student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a high level of economic need.
Academically, the school shows real strengths and clear weaknesses. Biology proficiency is a standout: 76.6% of students were proficient in 2025–2026, well above the state average of 63.1%, and it was also strong the prior year. Algebra I also improved dramatically, jumping from 61.1% to 72.0%, now above the state average. English II is the weakest area, with only 37.9% proficiency compared to the state's 49.3%, and the gap widened this year. Overall, Moss Point High School has been climbing in state rankings—from 120th to 99th over three years—and now holds a 3-star rating. While the school excels in science and is making math gains, literacy and chronic absenteeism are the biggest obstacles to sustaining that progress.
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