Public schools in Gulfport, MS
26 open public schools with an address in Gulfport, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,126
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gulfport public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Gulfport, MS: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,126 students, an average of 543 per school. The largest campus is Gulfport High School (1,702 students), and the largest elementary school is North Gulfport Elementary and Middle (921).
Harrison County School District operates the most schools here (15), and 2 regular districts have at least one Gulfport campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 86% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gulfport
Elementary schools in Gulfport
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Street Elementary Gulfport School District | PK–05 | 359 | 14.5:1 | |
| Anniston Elementary Gulfport School District | PK–05 | 482 | 15.2:1 | |
| Bayou View Elementary Gulfport School District | KG–05 | 638 | 16.8:1 | |
| Bel-Aire Elementary Harrison County School District | KG–06 | 598 | 15.8:1 | |
| Central Elementary Gulfport School District | PK–05 | 482 | 12.8:1 | |
| Crossroads Elementary Harrison County School District | KG–06 | 547 | 16.5:1 | |
| Harrison Central Elementary Harrison County School District | KG–03 | 465 | 17:1 | |
| Lizana Elementary Harrison County School District | KG–06 | 393 | 16.3:1 | |
| Lyman Elementary Harrison County School District | KG–06 | 524 | 17.5:1 | |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middle Harrison County School District | KG–08 | 921 | 13.1:1 | |
| Pass Road Elementary Gulfport School District | PK–05 | 377 | 13.7:1 | |
| River Oaks Elementary Harrison County School District | KG–06 | 487 | 17.8:1 | |
| Three Rivers Elementary Harrison County School District | KG–06 | 492 | 14:1 | |
| West Elementary Gulfport School District | PK–05 | 492 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Gulfport
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou View Middle Gulfport School District | 06–08 | 827 | 14.2:1 | |
| Gulfport Central Middle Gulfport School District | 06–08 | 568 | 11.5:1 | |
| Orange Grove Elementary Harrison County School District | 04–06 | 346 | 17.2:1 | |
| West Harrison Middle Harrison County School District | 07–08 | 650 | 14.6:1 |
High schools in Gulfport
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport High School Gulfport School District | 09–13 | 1,702 | 12.6:1 | |
| Gulfport Vocational Annex Gulfport School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Harrison Central High Harrison County School District | 09–13 | 1,483 | 15.8:1 | |
| Harrison County Career and Technical Center Harrison County School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| West Harrison High Harrison County School District | 09–13 | 1,216 | 17.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gulfport
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County Alternative School Harrison County School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — | |
| Harrison County Child Development Center Harrison County School District | 01–13 | 77 | 5.1:1 | |
| The Learning Center Gulfport School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.7%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black49.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Gulfport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,126 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gulfport
How many public schools are in Gulfport, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Gulfport: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 14,126 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gulfport?
Schools with an address in Gulfport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Harrison County School District (15 schools), Gulfport School District (11 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Gulfport?
Gulfport High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gulfport, with 1,702 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gulfport?
No school with an address in Gulfport is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gulfport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gulfport public schools is 14.6:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gulfport guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities