Summary:
The 39562 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, which are part of the Jackson County School District and the Moss Point Separate School District. The standout schools in this area are East Central High School, which is ranked 19th out of 228 high schools in Mississippi and has exceptional test scores, and East Central Middle School, which is ranked 21st out of 264 middle schools in the state and also boasts strong academic performance.
In contrast, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary School is a concerning outlier, ranked 295th out of 390 elementary schools in Mississippi and with significantly lower test scores than the state and district averages. Despite its high spending per student, the school's academic outcomes do not reflect the investment, suggesting that additional resources alone may not be the solution to the challenges faced by this high-need school.
The data also reveals stark differences in the racial makeup of the schools, with the Jackson County School District schools having a predominantly white student population, while Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary School has a majority African American student population. This disparity highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the underlying factors contributing to the performance gaps between the schools and the potential for targeted interventions to address the unique needs of the diverse student populations in the 39562 zip code area.
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