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Best Schools in 39540, MS
39540, MS has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,265 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 39540 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39540, MS
The top high schools in 39540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Diberville Senior High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
2. Biloxi High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1728 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39540, MS
The top middle schools in 39540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Biloxi Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 881 Students
2. Diberville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 541 Students
3. Biloxi Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 800 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39540, MS
The top elementary schools in 39540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekbend Elementary And Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 979 Students
2. North Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 754 Students
3. Diberville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 385 Students
4. Gorenflo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 350 Students
5. Sacred Heart Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Elementary • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
6. Nichols Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 212 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39540, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39540, MS has a total population of 8,874 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39540, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 39540, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39540, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39540, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 39540, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39540, MS
How many schools are in 39540, MS?
39540, MS has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,265 students in total.
How do schools in 39540 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 39540 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 39540 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39540?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations