For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,359 students in Gulfport, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Gulfport, MS are West Harrison High School, Gulfport High School and Harrison Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulfport, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Gulfport have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Gulfport, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Harrison High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gulfport, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,124 students
Rank: #22.
Gulfport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-1750
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-1750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,728 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gulfport Vocational Annex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6011
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1215 Church Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6045
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6045
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School
Magnet School
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Gulfport, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Grades: 7
| 482 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: 8
| 498 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: 7-8
| 1,103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gulfport, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Gulfport, MS include West Harrison High School, Gulfport High School and Harrison Central High School. Gulfport has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Gulfport?
8 public high schools are located in Gulfport.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulfport?
Gulfport public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gulfport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gulfport include: Harrison Central High School vs. West Harrison High School, West Harrison High School vs. Harrison Central High School, Roger Amos Mcmurtry School vs. West Harrison High School
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