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PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
19
Schools
6,565
Students
$16,455
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
87.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 6,565 students across 19 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,455 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GAUTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08423
SINGING RIVER ACADEMY05–06408
TRENT LOTT ACADEMY05–06538
WILLIAM M COLMER MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08554
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COLLEGE & CAREER TECHNICAL INST.09–120
GAUTIER HIGH SCHOOL09–12901
PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL09–121,187
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOLUG–UG41
PASCAGOULA OPPORTUNITY CENTERKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,455+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
47%
State
31.8%
Local (property tax)
47.1%
Federal
21.1%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (47%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
6,565
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.3%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
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.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT has 19 public schools, serving a total of 6,565 students.
What is the graduation rate for PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $16,455 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.