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OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
7
Schools
5,861
Students
$10,132
Per-Pupil Spend
-29% nat'l
99.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 5,861 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,132 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MAGNOLIA PARK ELEMENTARYKG–03635
OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–03498
PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–03530
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
OCEAN SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08967
OCEAN SPRINGS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHO04–061,332
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KEYS VOC CENTER09–120
OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL09–121,899
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,132-29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
34%
State
49.9%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
5,861
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,132, spending is 29% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST?
OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST has 7 public schools, serving a total of 5,861 students.
What is the graduation rate for OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST spends $10,132 per pupil — 29% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST?
No, OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST serve?
OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.