For the 2024-25 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 31,715 students in Harrison County, MS (there are , serving 2,958 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%). Harrison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MS 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 County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (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.
Bayou View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4898 Washington Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
Long Beach Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 East Old Passroad
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Long Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Grades: 5-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1111.
Pass Christian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
St. Martin N Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11000 Yellowjacket Street
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 283-3636
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 283-3636
Grades: K-3
| 541 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 St. Augustine Drive
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Grades: PK-3
| 431 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19200 Pineville Rd
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Grades: 4-6
| 687 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2314 Jones Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
Delisle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6303 W Wittman Road
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
Bayou View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 43rd Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Grades: 6-8
| 826 students
Rank: #3333.
Pass Christian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 West Second Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5200
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Pass Christian Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 West Second Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5220
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5220
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
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Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2003 Lawrence St
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5131
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5131
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
580 Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-7226
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-7226
Grades: K-6
| 278 students
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Grades: K-5
| 243 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
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
South Ms Regional Center (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
1170 West Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MS include Lizana Elementary School, West Harrison High School and Diberville Senior High School. Harrison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
56 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrison County include: Gulfport Central Middle School vs. Bayou View Middle School, Harrison Central High School vs. West Harrison High School, Twenty Eighth St Elementary School vs. Anniston Avenue Elementary School
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