Harrison County School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 22 public schools in Harrison County School District, serving 14,904 students. Harrison County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
- Public schools in Harrison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
- The top ranked public schools in Harrison County School District are North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School, Pineville Elementary School and West Wortham Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 56% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Mississippi public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Harrison County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.harrison.k12.ms.us |
| School District Phone Number | (228) 539-6500 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| # of Schools | 22 Schools | 1,068 Schools |
| # of Students | 14,904 Students | 480,718 Students |
| # of Teachers | 887 Teachers | 31,216 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Harrison County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 150 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 76% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #23 out of 150 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 39% |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 43 Students | 3,552 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 387 Students | 5,156 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 681 Students | 17,921 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 4% |
| # of Black Students | 5,112 Students | 232,162 Students |
| % Black Students | 34% | 48% |
| # of White Students | 8,050 Students | 211,371 Students |
| % White Students | 54% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 42 Students | 306 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 589 Students | 10,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 5,730 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,148 | 36,264 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,220 | 36,605 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,190 | 36,620 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,255 | 38,169 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,345 | 39,092 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,294 | 39,023 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,116 | 35,974 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,093 | 36,060 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,110 | 35,800 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,176 | 35,864 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,067 | 34,503 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 972 | 32,346 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 824 | 31,047 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 94 | 7,621 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,773. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,449 is less than the state median of $10,428. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MS) |
| Total Revenue | $142 MM | $22 MM |
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| Spending | $126 MM | $21 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,526 | $10,773 |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,449 | $10,428 |
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Harrison County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 5%16237 Old Woolmarket Road10
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-3674
Grades: K-8 | 931 students
- Pineville Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5%5192 Menge Avenue10
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Grades: K-6 | 145 students
- West Wortham Elementary And Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 5%20199 West Wortham Road10
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 831-1276
Grades: K-8 | 1,234 student
- Saucier Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 5%24052 First Street10
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Grades: K-6 | 413 students
- West Harrison High School Math: 65% | Reading: 61%Rank:10/Top 10%10399 County Farm Road10
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Grades: 9-12 | 1,078 student
- Harrison Central Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20%15451 Dedeaux Road10
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Grades: K-3 | 621 students
- Diberville Senior High School Math: 54% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20%15625 Lamey Bridge Road10
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-2678
Grades: 9-12 | 1,319 student
- Lizana Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20%15341 Lizana School Road10
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Grades: K-6 | 481 students
- Diberville Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20%4540 Brodie Road10
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Grades: K-3 | 737 students
- Lyman Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20%14222 Old Highway 4910
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Grades: K-6 | 588 students
- Diberville Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30%3320 Warrior Drive10
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-1746
Grades: 4-8 | 956 students
- Woolmarket Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%12513 John Lee Road10
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Grades: K-6 | 492 students
- Orange Grove Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50%11391 Old Highway 4910
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Grades: 4-6 | 458 students
- Harrison Central High School Math: 43% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50%15600 School Road10
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Grades: 9-12 | 1,642 student
- Three Rivers Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50%13500 Three Rivers Road10
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Grades: K-6 | 651 students
- Bel Aire Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50%10531 Klein Road10
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Grades: K-6 | 702 students
- Crossroads Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50%10453 Klein Road10
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Grades: K-6 | 601 students
- North Gulfport Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4715 Illinois Avenue10
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-5326
Grades: 7-8 | 1,055 student
- River Oaks Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%14111 Three Rivers Road10
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Grades: K-6 | 706 students
- Harrison County Alternative School Alternative School11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Harrison County Child Development Cen Math: <50% | Reading: PS%94 29th St
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 863-0583
Grades: Inquire with school | 94 students
- Harrison County Vocational Complex Vocational School15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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