Best Schools in Biloxi, Mississippi
17 schools · 11 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Biloxi?
Use this page to compare every school in Biloxi by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Back Bay Elementary School
Elementary · Biloxi Public School Dist. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Biloxi Upper Elementary
Middle · Biloxi Public School Dist. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Biloxi High School
High · Biloxi Public School Dist. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Biloxi for 2026 are Back Bay Elementary School (8.6/10), Biloxi Upper Elementary (8.2/10), and Biloxi High School (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$190,233
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$190,233
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.6/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Biloxi schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Biloxi schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Biloxi
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 17 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back Bay Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Biloxi Upper Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Biloxi High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Popps Ferry Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | North Bay Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Biloxi Junior High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | St Martin N Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Gorenflo Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Diberville Senior High Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.9/10
- Median household income
- $53,415
- Median home value
- $190,233
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 51%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Biloxi compares
Mississippi rank
#28 of 124
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Mississippi avg (6.3)
Median household income
$53k
102% of Mississippi median
Schools in this city
16
Biloxi Public School Dist runs 62% of Biloxi's public schools
Biloxi touches 3 districts, but Biloxi Public School Dist is the one most addresses actually attend.
Biloxi Public School Dist accounts for 8 of 13 public schools (62%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 5.
Among 12 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.0 to 8.6 — the spread is inside Biloxi, not a citywide average.
- Biloxi Public School Dist8 public · 62%
- Harrison Co School Dist4 public · 31%
- Jackson Co School Dist1 public · 8%
About Schools in Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi, Mississippi has 13 ranked public schools, giving parents a manageable field to research across the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district's average score of 6.8 out of 10 sits in solid middle-ground territory, and 4 schools — 31% of the ranked total — clear the 7-point threshold, signaling a core of dependably strong options within a single public system.
The clearest standout is Nichols Elementary School, which scores 9.2 out of 10, making it one of the highest-performing elementary schools in the region and the top-rated school in Biloxi by a meaningful margin. Parents with children in the early grades should put it at the top of their research list. Biloxi Upper Elementary follows at 8.4, offering a strong continuation option for families already zoned to the east side of the district. Gorenflo Elementary rounds out the elementary tier at 7.9 — above the district average and above the 7-point performance bar.
The middle-to-high pathway is more compressed. D'Iberville Senior High School scores 7.0, just above average, while Biloxi Junior High comes in at 6.9 — essentially even with the district mean. Parents tracking a K–12 trajectory through Biloxi's public schools should note that the elementary tier outperforms the secondary tier; the 9.2-to-7.0 drop from Nichols to the high school level is worth understanding before committing to a neighborhood.
Practically, Biloxi's public school landscape rewards early-grade families most. If elementary performance is the priority, the options here are genuinely competitive. For families evaluating middle and high school fit, the scores are adequate but unremarkable, so it's worth visiting campuses, reviewing course offerings, and checking extracurricular depth beyond what the ratings capture. Parents of younger children zoned to either Nichols or Biloxi Upper Elementary are in a strong position; those approaching high school decisions may want to compare D'Iberville and Biloxi Junior High against nearby district options before finalizing.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 206 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 9.8 | ||
| 2 | 536 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.6 | ||
| 3 | 610 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.1 | ||
| 4 | 726 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.1 | ||
| 5 | 812 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 6 | 557 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 6.8 | ||
| 7 | 331 students · 1st–4th | 6.7 | ||
| 8 | 1,006 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 9 | 520 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 122 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 11 elementary schools in Biloxi
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 778 students · 5th–6th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 880 students · 7th–8th | 7.0 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,697 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 1,474 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 651 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 students · 3rd–10th | Not Rated |
Schools in Biloxi
Biloxi, Mississippi · 17 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$53,415
Median Home Value
$190,233
Median Rent
$995/mo
Population
63,591
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Community Profile
Biloxi has a median household income of $53,415. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $190,233, with a median rent of $995/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.0%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Mississippi
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Biloxi, Mississippi
How many schools are in Biloxi, Mississippi?
Biloxi has 17 schools, including 13 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Biloxi, Mississippi?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Biloxi is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Biloxi, Mississippi?
The top-ranked school in Biloxi on MySchoolScout is Back Bay Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Biloxi, Mississippi?
The top-ranked elementary school in Biloxi on MySchoolScout is Back Bay Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Biloxi, Mississippi?
The top-ranked middle school in Biloxi on MySchoolScout is Biloxi Upper Elementary with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Biloxi, Mississippi?
The top-ranked high school in Biloxi on MySchoolScout is Biloxi High School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Biloxi, Mississippi?
Biloxi is served by 3 school districts: Biloxi Public School Dist, Jackson Co School Dist, Harrison Co School Dist.
What is the education level in Biloxi, Mississippi?
According to Census data, 26% of adults in Biloxi have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Biloxi, Mississippi?
The median household income in Biloxi is approximately $53,415 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Biloxi, Mississippi?
Yes, Biloxi has 4 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Nativity Bvm Catholic Elementary School with a score of 6.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Biloxi, Mississippi?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Biloxi is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Biloxi, Mississippi?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.