For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 9,123 students in Harrison County, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MS are West Harrison High School, Long Beach Senior High School and Diberville Senior 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 81% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% 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 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Long Beach Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harrison County (2025-26)
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.
Long Beach Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 East Old Passroad
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Gr: 9-12 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Diberville Senior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15625 Lamey Bridge Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-2678
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-2678
Gr: 9-12 | 1,474 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Pass Christian High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
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: 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
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
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
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
Gr: 9-12
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
580 Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-7226
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-7226
Gr: K-6 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gr: 7 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 7-8 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 high schools in Harrison County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MS include West Harrison High School, Long Beach Senior High School and Diberville Senior 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?
13 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harrison County include: Harrison Central High School vs. West Harrison High School, Diberville Senior High School vs. Biloxi High School, Gulfport High School vs. Biloxi High School
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