Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Harrison County Child Development Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MS)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harrison County Child Development Center's student population of 77 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harrison County Child Development Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
53%
45%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Harrison County Child Development Center?
77 students attend Harrison County Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Harrison County Child Development Center students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrison County Child Development Center?
Harrison County Child Development Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrison County Child Development Center offer ?
Harrison County Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrison County Child Development Center part of?
Harrison County Child Development Center is part of Harrison County School District.
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