These MS Coast high schools are among the best in the state. See if your child attends one
Eight Mississippi Coast schools ranked among the top 40 public high schools in the state, and five landed among the top 10, according to a recent ranking by Niche, an online platform for school reviews and rankings.
The ranking is based on an analysis of key statistics, millions of reviews from students and parents and data from the U.S. Department of Education, according to analysts.
These are the Coast schools that earned high rankings when compared to other schools across the Magnolia State.
#4 Ocean Springs High School
- Address: 6701 Old Spanish Trail, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
- School type: Public school
- Website: ossdms.org
Ocean Springs High School has 1,951 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 92% of students are at least proficient in math and 75% in reading. The school also ranks #5 for best high schools for STEM in the state and #11 for best college prep public high schools in the state.
#5 Biloxi High School
- Address: 1845 Tribe Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532
- School type: Public school
- Website: biloxischools.net
Biloxi High School has 1,697 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16-1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 84% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading. The school also ranks #1 for most diverse public schools in the state and #4 for Niche standout high schools in the state.
#6 Pass Christian High School
- Address: 720 W North Street, Pass Christian, MS 39571
- School type: Public school
- Website: pchs.pc.k12.ms.us
Pass Christian High School has 614 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 78% of students are at least proficient in math and 71% in reading. The school also ranks #7 for best college prep public high schools in the state.
#9 Gulfport High School
- Address: 100 Perry Street, Gulfport, MS 39507
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://gulfport.high.gulfportschools.org/o/gulfporthigh
Gulfport High School has 1,742 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 80% of students are at least proficient in math and 64%in reading. The school also ranks #7 for most diverse public high schools in the state and #9 for best high schools for athletes in the state.
#10 Long Beach High School
- Address: 300 East Old Passroad, Long Beach, MS 39560
- School type: Public school
- Website: lbhs.lbsdk12.com/en-us
Long Beach High School has 934 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 83% of students are at least proficient in math and 60% in reading.
#20 Bay High School
- Address: 750 Blue Meadow Road, Bay. St. Louis, MS 39520
- School type: Public school
- Website: bwsd.org
Bay High School has 499 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 71% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading. The school also ranks #8 in Niche standout high schools in the state.
#25 Pascagoula High School
- Address: 1716 Tucker Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567
- School type: Public school
- Website: phs.pgsd.ms
Pascagoula High School has 1,117 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 58% of students are at least proficient in math and 56% in reading. The school also ranks #2 in Niche standout high schools in the state.
#30 D’Iberville Senior High School
- Address: 15625 Lamey Bridge Road, Biloxi, MS 39532
- School type: Public school
- Website: dih.harrison.k12.ms.us
D’Iberville Senior High School has 1,474 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 84% of students are at least proficient in math and 64%in reading.
What are the top high schools in MS?
These are the 10 best public high schools in Mississippi for 2026, according to Niche:
1. The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus
2. Lewisburg High School
3. Caledonia High School
4. Ocean Springs High School
5. Biloxi High School
6. Pass Christian High School
7. Madison Central High School
8. Gautier High School
9. Gulfport High School
10. Long Beach High School
