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5.8 avg / 10

Gulfport School Dist School District

School District · Gulfport, Mississippi

Students: 6,084
Teachers (FTE): 445

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,784

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#98 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,784

$828 vs Mississippi median

District size

6,084 students

Much larger than Mississippi median

About Gulfport School Dist

Gulfport School Dist is a Gulfport, Mississippi school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,084 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $11,784 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Gulfport School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gulfport High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Gulfport School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.4% and ELA proficiency of 52.9%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Gulfport School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.4%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Gulfport School Dist with test data.

District Details

City
Gulfport
Total Enrollment
6,084
Teachers (FTE)
445
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gulfport School Dist?

Gulfport School Dist has 9 schools in total — 6 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 Gulfport School Dist?

The average composite rating for Gulfport School Dist is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gulfport School Dist?

Gulfport School Dist spends $11,784 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Gulfport School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gulfport School Dist is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gulfport School Dist?

Gulfport High School is the highest-rated school in Gulfport School Dist with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Gulfport School Dist?

Across schools in Gulfport School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Gulfport School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Gulfport School Dist has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
53.4%
ELA Proficiency
52.9%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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