Gulfport School Dist School District
School District · Gulfport, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,784
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,784
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Gulfport School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gulfport School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bayou View Elementary School
Gulfport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gulfport High School
Gulfport · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
Gulfport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#64 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,784
$828 vs Mississippi median
District size
6,084 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Gulfport School Dist ranks #64 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Gulfport School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bayou View Elementary School (8.9/10), Gulfport High School (7.1/10), and Anniston Avenue Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Gulfport School Dist schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gulfport School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Gulfport School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayou View Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Gulfport High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Anniston Avenue Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Bayou View Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Twenty Eighth St Elem | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | West Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Pass Road Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Central Elem | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Gulfport Central Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.5/10, Gulfport School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bayou View Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Gulfport School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Gulfport School Dist with test data.
Schools in Gulfport School Dist
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- 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 6.5/10. 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?
Bayou View Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gulfport School Dist with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Gulfport School Dist?
Across schools in Gulfport School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.1%. 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 6.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.1%
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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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