For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,107 students in 39507, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 334 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 39507, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39507, MS are Bayou View Elementary School, Gulfport High School and Anniston Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39507 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39507, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39507, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayou View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4898 Washington Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gr: K-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Gulfport High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-1750
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,742 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2314 Jones Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Bayou View Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 43rd Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Pass Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4659
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4659
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Gulfport Vocational Annex
Vocational School
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6011
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6011
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
Alternative School
1215 Church Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6045
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6045
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39507, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39507, MS include Bayou View Elementary School, Gulfport High School and Anniston Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39507?
7 public schools are located in 39507.
What percentage of students in 39507 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 39507 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39507?
39507 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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