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Public School Review - Established 2003

Harrison County School District

11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (228) 539-6500
www.harrison.k12.ms.us

Top Rankings

Harrison County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 14,253 students in Harrison County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Harrison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison County School District are West Harrison High School, Lizana Elementary School and D'iberville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Harrison County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
14,253 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
920 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
Pre-K5966
Kind1,030203
11,176211
21,112205
31,162212
41,145195
51,059193
61,117191
71,108204
81,096210
91,188207
101,193213
11972204
12828191
Grade Not Listed81
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District Rank

Harrison County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MS)
#13 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearHarrison County School District
2023#13
2022#12
2021#14
2019#31
2018#23
2017#31
2016#34
2015#26
2014#27
2013#31
2012#14
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64%
52%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
202364%52%
202261%47%
202152%37%
201956%46%
201854%43%
201745%37%
201638%31%
201536%27%
201471%64%
201375%68%
201277%64%
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55%
42%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
202255%42%
202146%35%
201950%41%
201854%39%
201742%35%
201639%33%
201540%33%
201465%56%
201367%59%
201270%56%
201165%53%
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70%
55%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
202270%55%
202161%49%
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88%
89%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
202388%89%
202289%89%
202188%88%
202090%88%
201986%85%
201887%84%
201785%83%
201685%83%
201581%82%
201477%78%
201376%76%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.63

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
20240.630.60
20230.630.60
20220.620.60
20210.610.59
20200.590.58
20190.590.58
20180.570.58
20170.570.58
20160.550.56
20150.540.55
20140.530.56
20130.530.55
20120.520.55
20110.510.55
20100.490.55
20090.480.54
20080.480.53
20070.470.53
20060.450.53
20050.460.52
20040.450.53
20030.440.53
20020.430.53
20010.420.53
20000.420.53
19990.410.52
19980.410.51
19970.400.51
19960.400.51
19950.390.51
19940.380.51
19930.390.51
19920.380.51
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
20244%1%
20234%1%
20224%1%
20215%1%
20204%1%
20194%1%
20184%1%
20174%1%
20163%2%
20154%1%
20144%2%
20134%1%
20124%1%
20114%1%
20104%1%
20094%1%
20084%1%
20074%1%
20063%1%
20053%1%
20043%1%
20033%1%
20023%1%
20013%1%
20002%1%
19993%1%
19983%1%
19973%1%
19963%1%
19953%1%
19943%1%
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% Hispanic
10%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
20249%5%
20239%5%
20227%4%
20217%4%
20207%4%
20197%4%
20186%4%
20176%4%
20165%3%
20155%3%
20143%3%
20133%3%
20123%3%
20113%3%
20103%2%
20093%2%
20083%2%
20072%2%
20061%1%
20051%1%
20041%1%
20031%1%
20021%1%
20011%1%
20001%1%
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% Black
36%
45%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
202435%47%
202335%47%
202235%47%
202134%48%
202034%48%
201934%48%
201833%49%
201733%49%
201634%49%
201532%49%
201432%49%
201331%49%
201230%50%
201129%50%
201027%50%
200927%50%
200826%51%
200726%51%
200626%51%
200527%51%
200426%51%
200326%51%
200225%51%
200124%51%
200024%50%
199924%51%
199823%51%
199723%51%
199622%51%
199522%51%
199422%51%
199323%52%
199223%52%
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% White
47%
40%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
202444%42%
202345%42%
202247%43%
202148%43%
202050%44%
201950%44%
201853%43%
201753%43%
201658%45%
201558%46%
201461%45%
201362%46%
201263%46%
201164%45%
201066%46%
200966%46%
200867%46%
200768%46%
200670%46%
200569%47%
200470%46%
200370%46%
200271%46%
200172%46%
200073%47%
199972%47%
199873%48%
199773%48%
199674%48%
199575%48%
199475%48%
199375%48%
199275%48%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
20248%4%
20237%4%
20227%4%
20216%3%
20205%2%
20195%2%
20184%2%
20174%2%
20151%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,054 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$5,371 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
2023$174 MM$24 MM
2022$161 MM$23 MM
2021$174 MM$24 MM
2020$161 MM$23 MM
2019$157 MM$23 MM
2018$148 MM$22 MM
2017$142 MM$22 MM
2016$144 MM$22 MM
2015$108 MM$20 MM
2014$125 MM$20 MM
2012$115 MM$21 MM
2011$122 MM$21 MM
2010$108 MM$20 MM
2009$111 MM$21 MM
2008$123 MM$20 MM
2007$121 MM$20 MM
2006$144 MM$20 MM
2005$88 MM$17 MM
2004$86 MM$17 MM
2003$79 MM$16 MM
2002$73 MM$15 MM
2001$67 MM$13 MM
2000$64 MM$13 MM
1999$58 MM$12 MM
1998$53 MM$12 MM
1997$49 MM$11 MM
1996$46 MM$11 MM
1995$44 MM$10 MM
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Spending
$186 MM
$5,314 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
2023$186 MM$23 MM
2022$163 MM$23 MM
2021$186 MM$23 MM
2020$163 MM$23 MM
2019$137 MM$22 MM
2018$135 MM$21 MM
2017$126 MM$21 MM
2016$134 MM$21 MM
2015$105 MM$20 MM
2014$129 MM$20 MM
2012$111 MM$20 MM
2011$106 MM$20 MM
2010$105 MM$20 MM
2009$147 MM$20 MM
2008$103 MM$20 MM
2007$109 MM$19 MM
2006$102 MM$18 MM
2005$83 MM$17 MM
2004$86 MM$16 MM
2003$76 MM$15 MM
2002$70 MM$14 MM
2001$68 MM$14 MM
2000$69 MM$14 MM
1999$69 MM$14 MM
1998$69 MM$12 MM
1997$52 MM$11 MM
1996$47 MM$11 MM
1995$49 MM$10 MM
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Revenue / Student
$12,221
$12,408

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
2023$12,134$12,554
2022$10,909$11,172
2021$12,746$13,142
2020$10,909$11,172
2019$10,443$11,082
2018$9,928$11,559
2017$9,611$11,251
2016$9,878$11,100
2015$7,806$9,638
2014$8,852$8,965
2012$8,279$8,998
2011$8,827$9,729
2010$8,058$9,638
2009$8,364$9,999
2008$9,419$9,551
2007$9,468$8,944
2006$11,817$9,208
2005$6,743$8,125
2004$6,610$8,004
2003$6,106$7,380
2002$5,616$6,736
2001$5,204$5,913
2000$4,976$5,664
1999$4,629$5,597
1998$4,313$5,260
1997$4,076$4,903
1995$3,836$4,082
1992$3,064$3,514
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Spending / Student
$13,054
$12,276

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearHarrison County School DistrictMississippi
2023$12,962$12,004
2022$11,059$11,286
2021$13,615$12,566
2020$11,059$11,286
2019$9,118$10,735
2018$9,083$10,908
2017$8,524$10,891
2016$9,128$10,668
2015$7,613$9,666
2014$9,110$8,852
2012$8,000$8,869
2011$7,695$9,323
2010$7,858$9,666
2009$11,148$9,596
2008$7,864$9,285
2007$8,563$8,688
2006$8,375$8,675
2005$6,408$8,168
2004$6,592$7,902
2003$5,833$7,198
2002$5,402$6,475
2001$5,345$6,210
2000$5,390$6,202
1999$5,510$6,315
1998$5,561$5,370
1997$4,365$4,828
1995$4,281$4,089
1992$2,890$3,260
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Best Harrison County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Harrison High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Lizana Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
D'iberville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2807
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16237 Old Woolmarket Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-3674
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
D'iberville High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15625 Lamey Bridge Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-2678
Gr: 9-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5192 Menge Ave
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gr: K-3 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Woolmarket Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12513 John Lee Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Saucier Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24052 First Street
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20199 West Wortham Road
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 831-1276
Gr: K-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Central High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
West Harrison Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21411 Landon Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Gr: 7-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13500 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
D'iberville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3320 Warrior Drive
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-1746
Gr: 4-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11391 Old Hwy 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gr: 4-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Harrison County Child Development Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94 29th Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 863-0583
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10453 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Bel-aire Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10531 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gr: K-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Creekbend Elementary And Middle School
16121 Highway 15
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 323-0222
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Alternative School
Alternative School
11072 Highway 49
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
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District manages 24 public schools serving 14,253 students.
What is the rank of Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District is ranked #13 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County School District?
47% of Harrison County School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Harrison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,054 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 14,253 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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