Top Rankings
Harrison Co 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 14,355 students in Harrison Co 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 Harrison Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison Co School District are Lizana Elementary School, West Harrison High School and Diberville Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Harrison Co School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
14,355 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
945 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Harrison Co 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 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
# American Indian Students
59 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
370 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,025 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
4,861 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
34%
47%
# White Students
6,995 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
49%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
993 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
1,047
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,232
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,180
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,070
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,093
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,091
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,141
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,155
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,253
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,296
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,087
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
832
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
784
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
94
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,134 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,962 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$186 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,134
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,962
$12,013
Best Harrison Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lizana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Diberville Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15625 Lamey Bridge Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-2678
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-2678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,389 students
Rank: #44.
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16237 Old Woolmarket Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-3674
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-3674
Grades: K-8
| 875 students
Rank: #55.
Diberville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Grades: K-3
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Woolmarket Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12513 John Lee Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Pineville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5192 Menge Avenue
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Rank: #88.
Saucier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24052 First Street
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Harrison Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Grades: K-3
| 472 students
Rank: #1010.
Lyman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #1111.
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20199 West Wortham Road
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 831-1276
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 831-1276
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
Rank: #1212.
Orange Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Grades: 4-6
| 341 students
Rank: #1313.
West Harrison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21411 Landon Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Grades: 7-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Three Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13500 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #1616.
Diberville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3320 Warrior Drive
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-1746
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-1746
Grades: 4-8
| 541 students
Rank: #1717.
Harrison Co Child Development Cen
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 29th St
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 863-0583
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 863-0583
Grades: Inquire with school
| 94 students
Rank: #1818.
Crossroads Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10453 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Grades: K-6
| 501 students
Rank: #1919.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #2020.
Bel Aire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10531 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
Rank: #2121.
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Grades: K-8
| 1,060 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison Co School District?
Harrison Co School District manages 24 public schools serving 14,355 students.
What is the rank of Harrison Co School District?
Harrison Co School District is ranked #11 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison Co School District?
49% of Harrison Co School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison Co School District?
Harrison Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Harrison Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,962 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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