For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,263 students in 39503, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 777 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 39503, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 39503, MS are Lizana Elementary School, West Harrison High School and Harrison Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39503 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39503, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39503, MS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lizana Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
West Harrison High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Grades: K-3
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Grades: 4-6
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
West Harrison Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21411 Landon Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-6500
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 670 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison Central High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Rank: #88.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13500 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #99.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10453 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #1010.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Grades: K-6
| 648 students
Rank: #1111.
Bel Aire Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10531 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652
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
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
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39503, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39503, MS include Lizana Elementary School, West Harrison High School and Harrison Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39503, MS?
14 public schools are located in 39503, MS.
What percentage of students in 39503, MS go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 39503, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39503, MS?
39503, MS public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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