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Harrison County School District


At a glance
17thof 130 Mississippi districts▼ 1
Better than 86% of Mississippi districts
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
·(228) 539-6500·All Mississippi district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 86.9% of districts
24
Schools
14,253
Students
7
5-star schools
Top rankedNorth Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School3rd of 383 Mississippi elementary schools
Biggest riser
Bel-Aire Elementary up 66 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
West Wortham Elementary and Middle School 12.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
6 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Harrison County School District in Mississippi operates 21 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds across the region.

Several schools in the district stand out as top performers, including West Harrison High School, ranked 11th out of 232 high schools in the state, and elementary schools like Creekbend Elementary And Middle, North Woolmarket Elementary And Mid, and Lizana Elementary School, all ranked among the top 20 elementary schools in Mississippi. These high-performing schools excel across key metrics, including exceptional test scores, high graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities, with some schools struggling to meet performance standards, particularly in mathematics. The district as a whole faces challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic need, as indicated by the wide range of free and reduced-price lunch rates. Addressing these equity concerns and targeting academic support in areas of weakness will be crucial for ensuring all students in the Harrison County School District have the opportunity to succeed.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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