For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 9,003 students in Harrison County, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MS are Diberville Senior High School, Pass Christian High School and Biloxi High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Harrison County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Long Beach Senior High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harrison County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diberville Senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15625 Lamey Bridge Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-2678
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-2678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #22.
Pass Christian High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,724 students
Rank: #44.
West Harrison High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #55.
Harrison Central High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Rank: #66.
Gulfport High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-1750
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-1750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,746 students
Rank: #77.
Long Beach Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 East Old Passroad
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gulfport Vocational Annex
Vocational School
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6011
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
The Learning Center
Alternative School
1215 Church Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6045
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6045
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lopez School
Alternative School
140 St. John Street
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 432-7783
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 432-7783
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
R D Brown Voc Center
Vocational School
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6318
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6318
Grades: 9-12
| 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
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2003 Lawrence St
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5131
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5131
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
580 Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-7226
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-7226
Grades: K-6
| 278 students
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
140 St Johns St
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-1810
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-1810
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1400 Father Ryan Ave
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-4540
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-4540
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Grades: 7
| 482 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: 8
| 498 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: 7-8
| 1,103 students
South Ms Regional Center (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
1170 West Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MS include Diberville Senior High School, Pass Christian High School and Biloxi High School. Harrison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County, MS?
14 public high schools are located in Harrison County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County, MS?
Harrison County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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