Pascagoula-Gautier School District serves 6,565 students across 19 schools in Jackson County, Mississippi's suburban areas. The district experienced a slight 0.3% enrollment decline in the prior year, suggesting relative stability in student population. With 560 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, staffing levels align closely with state norms.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 52.8%, marginally above Mississippi's 50.1% average, while reading proficiency of 49.3% substantially exceeds the state average of 43.0%. The graduation rate of 89.9% surpasses the state average of 88.0%. However, chronic absenteeism at 23.8% presents a notable attendance challenge.
The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 95.0% of students qualifying for that classification. Per-pupil spending of $14,602 exceeds the state average of $12,810, representing higher per-student resource investment.
The $95.9 million total budget relies heavily on local revenue sources, which comprise 51.4% of funding. State contributions account for 33.3%, while federal funds provide 15.3%. This funding structure indicates substantial local financial support but also potential vulnerability to local economic fluctuations. The combination of elevated spending, above-average reading proficiency, and strong graduation rates suggests these resources are generating measurable academic outcomes, though absenteeism and economic disadvantage remain significant contextual factors.
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Total Students
6,565
Schools
19
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,602
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
52.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Based on MAAP assessments, ACT, and graduation indicators
659 pts
Total Points (out of ~1000)
89.9%
Graduation Rate
23.8%
Chronic Absent
Percentage of students scoring Proficient or Advanced
Measures individual student progress over time
45.3
EL Progress
69.3
Acceleration
50.2
College & Career Readiness
Difference from district average (positive = subgroup ahead)
Source: Mississippi Department of Education (2024-25)