Schools in Zip Code 39567

Zip code 39567 in Pascagoula, Mississippi is served by six schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District, a 4-star district ranked 35th out of 134 in the state, including one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools serving approximately 2,429 students in grades PK-12.

Families in this area will find exceptional elementary options alongside a rising high school. Beach Elementary is the clear standout, ranked #20 in Mississippi with 5 stars after being the #1 elementary school in the state in 2023–2024; its 3rd grade math proficiency (81.3%) and 4th grade math proficiency (86.9%) far outpace state averages. Lake Elementary is another strong choice, ranked in the top 15% of the state with above-average scores in every subject despite having the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the zip code at 28.7%. Pascagoula High has shown real momentum, jumping from #110 to #79 in state rankings with substantial gains in Algebra I, English II, and Biology, and a graduation rate of 89.8% that edges out the state average.

However, challenges exist. Eastlawn Elementary has seen a troubling decline, dropping from 3 stars to 2 stars as 3rd grade math proficiency fell from 65.6% to 27.8% in one year. Trent Lott Middle School consistently trails state averages, particularly in 5th grade math and science. Central Elementary serves as a solid mid-range option with above-average ELA scores despite the highest poverty rate. Notably, high poverty does not dictate outcomes here: Beach and Lake prove that small schools can excel, while the high school shows that improvement is possible even when feeder schools struggle.