Top Rankings
Pass Christian Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,819 students in Pass Christian Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pass Christian Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
1,819 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pass Christian Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
26%
47%
% White
58%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,599 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,367 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,599
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,367
$12,074
Best Pass Christian Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pass Christian High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Delisle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6303 W Wittman Road
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Pass Christian Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 West Second Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5200
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Pass Christian Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Second Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5220
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5220
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pass Christian Public School District?
Pass Christian Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,819 students.
What is the rank of Pass Christian Public School District?
Pass Christian Public School District is ranked #23 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pass Christian Public School District?
58% of Pass Christian Public School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pass Christian Public School District?
Pass Christian Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Pass Christian Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,367 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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