Biloxi Public School Dist School District
School District · Biloxi, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,206
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,206
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#34 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,206
+$594 vs Mississippi median
District size
5,764 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
About Biloxi Public School Dist
Biloxi Public School Dist is a Biloxi, Mississippi school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,764 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $13,206 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Biloxi Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nichols Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Biloxi Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 62.8% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Biloxi Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Biloxi Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in Biloxi Public School Dist
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Biloxi
- Total Enrollment
- 5,764
- Teachers (FTE)
- 445
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Biloxi Public School Dist has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Biloxi Public School Dist?
The average composite rating for Biloxi Public School Dist is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Biloxi Public School Dist spends $13,206 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Biloxi Public School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Biloxi Public School Dist is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Nichols Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Biloxi Public School Dist with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Across schools in Biloxi Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Biloxi Public School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Biloxi Public School Dist has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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.
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