Affectionately called "The Pass," Pass Christian is a historic, quiet coastal city on the Mississippi Sound, known for its antebellum and historic architecture, oak-lined streets, and serene sandy beaches. The city rebuilt with care after Hurricane Camille (1969) and Hurricane Katrina (2005).
Pass Christian Public School District — one of Mississippi's top-performing districts. Ranked 5th out of 130 districts in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger (2024–25). The district operates 5 schools: 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. All four schools with published profiles carry an A overall grade from Niche.
ELEMENTARY
Pass Christian Elementary School (PK–5) — 270 W Second St. Niche grade A (Academics A-, Teachers A); ~390 students, ~11:1 ratio. Reading 54%, math 54%.
Delisle Elementary School (PK–5) — 6303 W Wittman Rd. Niche grade A (Academics A-, Teachers A); ~424 students, ~11:1 ratio. Reading 57%, math 57%.
Pineville Elementary School — Ranked 36th out of 383 elementary schools in Mississippi with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger (2024–25); cited for exceptional state-assessment performance. (Street address unverified.)
MIDDLE
Pass Christian Middle School (6–8) — 280 W Second St. Niche grade A (Academics A-, Teachers A); ~391 students, ~11:1 ratio. Reading 49%, math 58%.
HIGH
Pass Christian High School (9–12) — 720 W North St. Niche grade A (Academics A-, Teachers A-, College Prep B+; graduation rate 92%, average ACT 25, average SAT 1260). Ranked 5th out of 232 high schools in Mississippi with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger (2024–25), with over 75% proficiency in core subjects.
(District-wide note: chronic absenteeism 23.9%, above the state average. GreatSchools numeric scores per school unverified. Verify current attendance zones and ratings with the district before advising clients.)
