Top Rankings
Biloxi Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,812 students in Biloxi Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Biloxi Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
5,812 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
446 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Biloxi Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
194 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
940 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
5%
# Black Students
2,047 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
35%
47%
# White Students
2,275 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
39%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
330 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
459
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
485
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
441
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
447
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
419
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
361
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
430
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
405
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
464
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
493
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
409
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
403
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
405
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
71
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,767 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,368 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,767
$12,143
Spending / Student
$16,368
$12,013
Best Biloxi Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1825 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Grades: K-4
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Popps Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
364 Nelson Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5135
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5135
Grades: K-4
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Biloxi High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,728 students
Rank: #44.
Back Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 St. Mary Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5110
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5110
Grades: K-4
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Biloxi Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1424 Father Ryan Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-3700
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-3700
Grades: 5-6
| 800 students
Rank: #66.
Biloxi Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1921 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-1421
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-1421
Grades: 7-8
| 881 students
Rank: #77.
Gorenflo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
771 Elder Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 436-5145
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 436-5145
Grades: 1-4
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lopez School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
140 St. John Street
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 432-7783
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 432-7783
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nichols Elementary School
Magnet School
590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Grades: PK-K
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
R D Brown Voc Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6318
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6318
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Biloxi Public School District?
Biloxi Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,812 students.
What is the rank of Biloxi Public School District?
Biloxi Public School District is ranked #9 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Biloxi Public School District?
39% of Biloxi Public School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Biloxi Public School District?
Biloxi Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Biloxi Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,368 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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