For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,478 students in Gulfport, MS. The top-ranked public high schools in Gulfport, MS are West Harrison High School, Gulfport High School and Harrison Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulfport, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Gulfport have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Gulfport, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Harrison High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gulfport, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Harrison High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Harrison Central High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
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
Harrison County Alternative School
Alternative School
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652
Gr: 10-12
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 Gulfport, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gulfport, MS include West Harrison High School, Gulfport High School and Harrison Central High School. Gulfport has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Gulfport?
8 public high schools are located in Gulfport.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulfport?
Gulfport public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gulfport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gulfport include: Harrison Central High School vs. West Harrison High School, West Harrison High School vs. Harrison Central High School
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