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East Central High School vs. Gautier High School

Should you attend East Central High School or Gautier High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
East Central High School
21700 Slider Rd.
Hurley, MS 39555
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Gautier High School
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

East Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 793 students in grades 9-12, East Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, Gautier High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
793 students
874 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gautier High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gautier High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gautier High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gautier High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#23 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
#197 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gautier High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in MS)
65%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gautier High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gautier High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gautier High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 50% in MS)
91%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gautier High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gautier High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
223
205
Grade 10 Students
185
245
Grade 11 Students
186
223
Grade 12 Students
187
201
Ungraded Students
12
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gautier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gautier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gautier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gautier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gautier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gautier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gautier High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gautier High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gautier High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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