For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 904 students in 39507, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39507, MS are Bayou View Middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 39507 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39507, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 39507, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayou View Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 43rd Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
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 middle schools in 39507, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39507, MS include Bayou View Middle School and Harrison County Child Development Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 39507?
3 public middle schools are located in 39507.
What is the racial composition of students in 39507?
39507 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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