Summary:
ZIP code 39571, located in Pass Christian, Mississippi, is served by just one public high school: Pass Christian High School, which enrolls 604 students in grades 9–12. With no other high schools in the area, this school alone defines the zip code's high school profile, and it does so favorably. The school belongs to the Pass Christian School District, which is ranked 7th out of 134 districts in Mississippi (95th percentile) with a 5-star rating.
Pass Christian High School has posted strong statewide rankings over the past three years—15th in 2023–2024, 5th in 2024–2025, and 28th in 2025–2026—placing it consistently in the top 12% of Mississippi high schools. Its graduation rate in 2024–2025 was 93.9%, well above the state's 89.2%. Test proficiency on MAAP end-of-course exams exceeded state averages in every subject and year. For example, in 2025–2026, 74.6% of students were proficient in Algebra I, 60.0% in English II, and 86.9% in Biology—compared with 66.0%, 49.3%, and 63.1% statewide, respectively. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, which may support individualized instruction.
Despite more than half of students (55.1%) qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school's academic performance is well above state benchmarks, suggesting effective instruction and strong student support. Biology stands out as a clear area of excellence, with proficiency nearly 24 points above the state average in 2025–2026. However, English II proficiency fell from 77.6% in 2024–2025 to 60.0% in 2025–2026, a steep drop worth monitoring. Chronic absenteeism is another concern: at 22.2%, it exceeds the district's rate of 16.2%, though it is slightly below the state's 23.9%. While the school's 2025–2026 ranking dipped from 5th to 28th, it remains a high-performing institution within an elite district and a strong choice for families in the area.
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