For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,077 students in 39501, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39501, MS are Twenty Eighth St Elementary School, West Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39501 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39501, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 39501, MS Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3034 46th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-2140
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4051 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4642
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4642
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Gulfport Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 42nd Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1035
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1035
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: K-8
| 1,045 students
39501, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Grades: 7
| 482 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: 8
| 498 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: 7-8
| 1,103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39501, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39501, MS include Twenty Eighth St Elementary School, West Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39501, MS?
5 public elementary schools are located in 39501, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in 39501, MS?
39501, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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