For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,341 students in 39530, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 185 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 39530, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39530, MS are Biloxi Upper Elementary School and Gorenflo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39530 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39530, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39530, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Creekbend Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
16121 Highway 15
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 323-0222
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 323-0222
Grades: K-8
| 979 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
39530, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
580 Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-7226
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-7226
Grades: K-6
| 278 students
140 St Johns St
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-1810
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-1810
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1400 Father Ryan Ave
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-4540
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-4540
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39530, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39530, MS include Biloxi Upper Elementary School and Gorenflo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39530?
4 public schools are located in 39530.
What percentage of students in 39530 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 39530 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39530?
39530 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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