Schools in Zip Code 39564

Zip code 39564, covering the Ocean Springs and St. Martin areas of Jackson County, Mississippi, contains 10 public schools serving approximately 9,216 students across two districts: the Ocean Springs School District (6 schools) and the Jackson County School District (4 schools). The schools serve grades PK through 12, with a mix of elementary, middle, and high school configurations, including Ocean Springs Upper Elementary, which serves grades 4–6.

The Ocean Springs School District clearly leads the area academically. Ocean Springs Middle School is the crown jewel, ranking 4th out of 260 Mississippi middle schools (98th percentile) with standout math and science proficiency, while Ocean Springs High School ranks 8th out of 224 high schools (96th percentile) with a 93.1% graduation rate. Oak Park Elementary is a well-rounded standout with the lowest chronic absenteeism (11.6%) and best student-teacher ratio (12.7:1). Within the Jackson County School District, St. Martin High School has improved dramatically, jumping from 51st to 22nd in state rankings and posting the best graduation rate in the zip code at 95.0%. St. Martin Upper Elementary has also improved quickly, moving from the 58th to 76th percentile.

However, there are concerns. Chronic absenteeism rises sharply at the high school level, especially at Ocean Springs High School, where 36.7% of students are chronically absent despite strong academics. Poverty levels also split along district lines, with Jackson County schools averaging about 60.9% free/reduced lunch compared to 33.1% in Ocean Springs schools. Still, science proficiency is a clear strength across the zip code, with several schools posting scores well above state averages. Parents should weigh academic performance alongside attendance and class size when choosing a school.