Pascagoula-Gautier School District

Located at 1006 Communy Ave in Pascagoula, Mississippi, the Pascagoula-Gautier School District serves as a vital educational anchor within a small suburban setting in the greater Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school system, the district encompasses 19 active schools that deliver a continuous continuum of learning. Its comprehensive academic programming spans from pre-kindergarten through grade 13, complemented by specialized ungraded offerings, ensuring that learners at every developmental stage—from early childhood to post-secondary transition—have access to quality public education close to home.

The district currently educates a vibrant and diverse student body of 6,579 children, supported by a substantial professional workforce tailored to meet varied learning needs. To maintain focused academic environments and strong student services, the district employs nearly 2,700 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 1,122 full-time equivalent teachers and 212 instructional aides, complemented by more than 1,350 dedicated support staff members. Through this robust allocation of personnel and resources, the Pascagoula-Gautier School District offers a well-rounded, supportive environment for families, students, and educational researchers evaluating community-based public education in coastal Mississippi.