For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,103 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 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39507, MS Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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) 896-7525
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-7525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Anniston 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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Harrison County Child Development Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 29th Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 863-0583
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 863-0583
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39507?
8 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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