Harrison Central High School
- Harrison Central High School serves 1,642 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Harrison Central High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Harrison Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Harrison Central High School's student population of 1,642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,642 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Harrison Central High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Harrison Central High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #314 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 46% | 48% |
| White | 47% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Harrison Central High School is Roger Amos Mcmurtry School (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lyman Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gulfport Harrison County Vocational Complex Vocational School
0.0 miles
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652 0.0 n/a n/a - Gulfport Lyman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 588 students
1.9 miles
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257 1.9 K-6 588 - Gulfport River Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 706 students
3.8 miles
14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660 3.8 K-6 706 - Gulfport Three Rivers Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 651 students
3.9 miles
13500 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359 3.9 K-6 651 - Gulfport Orange Grove Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 458 students
4.6 miles
11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322 4.6 4-6 458
School Reviews
| 2 Most students are neglected here. Unless you're good at something, don't except to get anything good. You're in it alone at this school. They have maybe 5 or 6 good teachers and they are the ones you can barely even get into their class. - Posted by Student/Alumni - neglected student |
| 1 As a parent I COMPLETELY 100% agree with the students review. My daughter is a smart, good kid and has been ignored and no one is willing to give her direction. As a freshmen she needs to know how it all works and have guidance. She wants to be involved but can not get any information or direction from ANYONE at the school. It's horrible. The facultys favorite answer to everything is I Don't know and rudely. And then no one trys to help her find the answer. I am thankful I have daughter my daughter to give respect but it must also be given. I'm thankful she is a good smart kid or her future (due to a bad high school experience) could get off to a bad start. - Posted by Parent - Kristy |
| 2 I attended Harrison Central in the tenth grade and would never recommend it to anyone. The (majority, definitely exceptions) of the teachers really do not care about their students and would better be defined as baby-sitters. The school has a less than 50% graduation rate, and it is for a reason. I left to attend a much better school and now attend one of the best universities in the country. I know for sure that I would not be attending such a great school if I had stayed at HCHS. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kyled |
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