Total enrollment
8,616
-985 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
10 schools in Ocean Springs
Mississippi · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Mississippi, 10 sit inside Ocean Springs, collectively enrolling about 8,616 students (4 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Ocean Springs
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 72%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
15%
was 16%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYS VOC CENTER | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Magnolia Park Elementary | Elementary | KG-03 | 613 |
| Oak Park Elementary | Elementary | PK-03 | 467 |
| Ocean Springs High School | High | 09-13 | 1,928 |
| Ocean Springs Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 899 |
| Ocean Springs Upper Elementary | Middle | 04-06 | 1,284 |
| Pecan Park Elementary | Elementary | KG-03 | 486 |
| St. Martin East Elementary | Elementary | PK-03 | 704 |
| St. Martin High School | High | 09-13 | 1,289 |
| St. Martin Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 946 |
About Ocean Springs
Across Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 10 public schools serves about 8,616 students between them.
On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.
Average school size in Ocean Springs is around 862 students, 73% meaningfully above the Mississippi average of about 498.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Ocean Springs has shrank 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 9,601 students to 8,616. Over that span, Ocean Springs shed 1 school, going from 10 to 9. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 72% to 66%.
On this page, the community for Ocean Springs discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.