Serving 1,742 students in grades 9-12, Gulfport High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Gulfport High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulfport High School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gulfport High School is ranked #61 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Gulfport High School often compared to?
Gulfport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biloxi High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gulfport High School?
The graduation rate of Gulfport High School is 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gulfport High School?
1,742 students attend Gulfport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gulfport High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulfport High School?
Gulfport High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gulfport High School offer ?
Gulfport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gulfport High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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