For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,779 students in 39507, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 39507, MS are Gulfport High School and Harrison County Child Development Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39507 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39507, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39507 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gulfport High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39507, MS Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulfport High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-7525
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-7525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Harrison County Child Development Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 29th Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 863-0583
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 863-0583
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Gulfport Vocational Annex
Vocational School
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6011
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6011
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
Alternative School
1215 Church Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6045
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6045
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39507, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39507, MS include Gulfport High School and Harrison County Child Development Center.
How many public high schools are located in 39507?
4 public high schools are located in 39507.
What is the racial composition of students in 39507?
39507 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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