Biloxi High School vs. Gulfport High School
Should you attend Biloxi High School or Gulfport High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Biloxi High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Gulfport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,668 students in grades 9-13, Biloxi High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,702 students in grades 9-12, Gulfport High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
1,668 students
1,702 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
135 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#39 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
435
489
Grade 10 Students
456
410
Grade 11 Students
421
367
Grade 12 Students
356
436
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
33%
50%
% White
42%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%