Gulfport High School vs. Biloxi High School
Should I attend Gulfport High School or Biloxi High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gulfport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Biloxi High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,746 students in grades 9-12, Gulfport High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,724 students in grades 9-12, Biloxi High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,746 students
1,724 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#50 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
53%
Graduation Rate
91%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
536
464
Grade 10 Students
412
425
Grade 11 Students
344
432
Grade 12 Students
423
382
Ungraded Students
31
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
50%
34%
% White
40%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%