Education

From test scores to state rankings: Here's what's happening at MS Coast schools

Stories by Biloxi SunHerald journalists, with AI summarization

What's happening at Mississippi Coast schools?

Schools on the Mississippi Coast saw recognition in state rankings, with Ocean Springs High School ranked second. U.S. News also named Biloxi High School the sixth-best public high school in the state.

Singing River Healthcare Academy in Ocean Springs is offering tuition-free medical apprenticeships. Students will train at Singing River Health System hospitals and clinics and have jobs once they graduate and pass their certification exams.

Annual test scores reveal mixed outcomes, with some districts excelling. Students in the Long Beach and Ocean Springs school districts scored so high in math, science and English language arts this year that the Department of Education recognized them as among the best in Mississippi.

A new cell phone policy in Ocean Springs stirred discussion among parents. Students must turn off, and can’t use, their phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, Bluetooth headphones/AirPods, electronic games and personal tablets while on campus for the instructional day,

Read more in the stories below:

High school students are let off the bus for their first day of classes at Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. By Hannah Ruhoff

NO. 1: NEW CELL PHONE POLICY AT MS COAST SCHOOL DISTRICT DRAWS CHEERS AND COMPLAINTS

The Ocean Springs School District has a new cell phone and electronics policy, and parents are sharing their opinions before the first full day of school on Friday, Aug. | Published August 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

AI Alex is a mannequin at the new Singing River Healthcare Academy in Ocean Springs that “breathes,” talks and uses artificial intelligence to teach students with the latest technology. Instructor Richr’D Moore demonstrates how Alex works. By Mary Perez

NO. 2: STUDENTS AT NEW COAST MEDICAL ACADEMY GET FREE TUITION AND PAY WHILE TRAINING

Students were in class Thursday, training for jobs in the medical field, while the ribbon was cut at Singing River Healthcare Academy. | Published August 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

High school students walk to their first class on the first day of school at Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. By Hannah Ruhoff

NO. 3: 4 MS COAST HIGH SCHOOLS MAKE TOP 10 IN PRESTIGIOUS STATE RANKINGS. SEE THE LIST

The Mississippi Coast has received a glowing report card: | Published August 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Martha Sanchez

High school students are let off the bus for their first day of classes at Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. By Hannah Ruhoff

NO. 4: STUDENT TEST SCORES ARE OUT. SEE HOW MS COAST DISTRICTS PERFORMED IN 4 SUBJECTS

Annual public school test scores released this week showed mixed results on the Mississippi Coast: | Published August 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Martha Sanchez

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.