For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 874 students in Gautier, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Gautier, MS is Gautier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gautier, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Gautier have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Gautier, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gautier High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gautier, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gautier High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gautier, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Gautier, MS include Gautier High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gautier?
1 public high schools are located in Gautier.
What is the racial composition of students in Gautier?
Gautier public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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