| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach School District | Long Beach | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 2,929 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Biloxi Public School District | Biloxi | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 5,812 | 10 | — | 3 |
| Harrison County School District | Gulfport | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 14,355 | 24 | — | 4 |
| Pass Christian Public School District | Pass Christian | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,944 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Gulfport School District | Gulfport | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 6,113 | 11 | — | 2 |
How Harrison County compares
Together they enroll 31,153 students across 54 schools. The largest is Harrison County School District with 14,355 students. Districts here average 9.6/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Harrison County, Mississippi
Harrison County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Harrison County is Long Beach School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Harrison County, MS?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Harrison County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Harrison County, MS?
Of the districts serving Harrison County, Long Beach School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.