Top 5 Best 39503 Mississippi Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,648 students in 39503, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 39503, MS are West Harrison High School and Harrison Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39503 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in 39503, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39503 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Harrison High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 39503, MS Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Harrison High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Central High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Alternative School
Alternative School
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 39503, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39503, MS include West Harrison High School and Harrison Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39503, MS?
5 public high schools are located in 39503, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in 39503, MS?
39503, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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