Top Rankings
Biloxi Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,698 students in Biloxi Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Biloxi Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
5,698 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Biloxi Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Graduation Rate
91%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.8%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
19%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
33%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
38%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,642 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,155 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$92 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,642
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,155
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Biloxi Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1825 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Gr: K-4 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Gr: 9-13 | 1,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Back Bay Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 St. Mary Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5110
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5110
Gr: K-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Biloxi Upper Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1424 Father Ryan Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-3700
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-3700
Gr: 5-6 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Biloxi Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1921 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-1421
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-1421
Gr: 7-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Popp's Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
364 Nelson Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5135
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5135
Gr: K-4 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Gorenflo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
771 Elder Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 436-5145
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 436-5145
Gr: 1-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Gr: PK-K | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
R D Brown Voc Center
Vocational School
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6318
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6318
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Biloxi Public School District?
Biloxi Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,698 students.
What is the rank of Biloxi Public School District?
Biloxi Public School District is ranked #8 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Biloxi Public School District?
38% of Biloxi Public School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Biloxi Public School District?
Biloxi Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Biloxi Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,155 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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