📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
12 Rated Districts in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Mississippi districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ocean Springs School District | Ocean Springs | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Long Beach School District | Long Beach | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #3 | Biloxi Public School District | Biloxi | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #4 | Harrison County School District | Gulfport | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #5 | Pass Christian Public School District | Pass Christian | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #6 | Jackson County School District | Vancleave | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #7 | Stone County School District | Wiggins | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #8 | Hancock County School District | Kiln | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #9 | Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District | Bay St. Louis | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #10 | Gulfport School District | Gulfport | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #11 | Pascagoula-Gautier School District | Pascagoula | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #12 | Moss Point School District | Moss Point | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
Best School Districts in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Mississippi) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the highest-rated is Ocean Springs School District (Ocean Springs), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Mississippi districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.