For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,100 students in 39503, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 712 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 39503, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39503, MS are West Harrison High School, Lizana Elementary 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 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39503, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39503, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Harrison High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lizana Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gr: K-3 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Harrison Central High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
West Harrison Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21411 Landon Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Gr: 7-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gr: 4-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10453 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Bel Aire Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10531 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gr: K-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gr: K-8 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 10-12
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
Gr: 7-12
39503, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39503, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39503, MS include West Harrison High School, Lizana Elementary School and Harrison Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39503?
14 public schools are located in 39503.
What percentage of students in 39503 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 39503 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39503?
39503 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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