Harrison Co School Dist School District
School District · Gulfport, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,305
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,305
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Harrison Co School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harrison Co 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.
Pineville Elementary School
Pass Christian · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lyman Elementary School
Gulfport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lizana Elementary School
Gulfport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#56 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,305
$1,307 vs Mississippi median
District size
14,299 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Harrison Co School Dist ranks #56 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Harrison Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pineville Elementary School (9.0/10), Lyman Elementary School (8.7/10), and Lizana Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Harrison Co School Dist schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Harrison Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Harrison Co School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Lyman Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Lizana Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Harrison Central Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Saucier Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | West Wortham Elementary and Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Woolmarket Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | West Harrison Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Three Rivers Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harrison Co School Dist
Harrison Co School Dist is a Gulfport, Mississippi school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 14,299 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $11,305 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Harrison Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pineville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Harrison Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 59.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Harrison Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harrison Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Harrison Co School Dist
22 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Gulfport
- Total Enrollment
- 14,299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 948
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrison Co School Dist?
Harrison Co School Dist has 22 schools in total — 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harrison Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Harrison Co School Dist is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Harrison Co School Dist?
Harrison Co School Dist spends $11,305 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrison Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harrison Co School Dist is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harrison Co School Dist?
Pineville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Harrison Co School Dist with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Harrison Co School Dist?
Across schools in Harrison Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harrison Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Harrison Co School Dist has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 22 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.3%
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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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