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

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students

2. Diberville Senior High Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students

3. Biloxi High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students

4. Pass Christian High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students

5. West Harrison High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1124 Students

6. Hancock High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students

7. Long Beach Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Long Beach School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 932 Students

8. Harrison Central High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students

9. Gulfport High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students

10. Roger Amos Mcmurtry School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 967 Students

2. Long Beach Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 453 Students

3. Biloxi Junior High

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 881 Students

4. Biloxi Upper Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 800 Students

5. Diberville Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 541 Students

6. Bayou View Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students

7. Harper Mc Caughan Elem School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 687 Students

8. Hancock Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students

9. Pass Christian Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students

10. Orange Grove Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students

2. Pineville Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 171 Students

3. Lizana Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 382 Students

4. North Woolmarket Elementary And Mid

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 875 Students

5. Woolmarket Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students

6. North Bay Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 754 Students

7. East Hancock Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students

8. Lyman Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 490 Students

9. Anniston Avenue Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students

10. Oak Park Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

41,285

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

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

A+

9.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,353 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Harrison County, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Harrison County, MS

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Hancock County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jackson County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Stone County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pearl River County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
George County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
St. Tammany Parish, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mobile County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Washington Parish, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
St. Bernard Parish, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Orleans Parish, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations