Best Schools in Harrison County, MS
Harrison County, MS has a total of 74 schools including 17 high schools, 16 middle schools and 38 elementary schools. A total of 41,285 students attend Harrison County, MS schools. On average, schools in Harrison County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Harrison County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Harrison County, MS
Harrison County, MS has 17 high schools with 12,812 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Harrison County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Harrison County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ocean Springs High School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students
2. Diberville Senior High Sch
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
3. Biloxi High School
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Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
4. Pass Christian High School
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Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
5. West Harrison High School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1124 Students
6. Hancock High School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
7. Long Beach Senior High School
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Long Beach School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 932 Students
8. Harrison Central High School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students
9. Gulfport High School
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Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
10. Roger Amos Mcmurtry School
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Roger Amos Mcmurtry Adm • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harrison County, MS
Harrison County, MS has 16 middle schools with 11,991 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Harrison County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Harrison County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ocean Springs Middle School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 967 Students
2. Long Beach Middle School
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Long Beach School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 453 Students
3. Biloxi Junior High
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Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 881 Students
4. Biloxi Upper Elementary
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Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 800 Students
5. Diberville Middle School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 541 Students
6. Bayou View Middle School
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Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students
7. Harper Mc Caughan Elem School
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Long Beach School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 687 Students
8. Hancock Middle School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
9. Pass Christian Middle
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Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
10. Orange Grove Elementary
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 341 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harrison County, MS
Harrison County, MS has 38 elementary schools with 16,388 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Harrison County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Harrison County exceed expectations.
1. Bayou View Elementary School
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Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
2. Pineville Elementary School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 171 Students
3. Lizana Elementary School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 382 Students
4. North Woolmarket Elementary And Mid
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 875 Students
5. Woolmarket Elementary School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
6. North Bay Elementary School
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Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 754 Students
7. East Hancock Elementary School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
8. Lyman Elementary School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 490 Students
9. Anniston Avenue Elementary School
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Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
10. Oak Park Elementary School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 498 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harrison County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harrison County, MS has a total population of 208,621 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harrison County, 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 Harrison County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harrison County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harrison County, 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 Harrison County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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