Harrison Co School Dist School District
School District · Gulfport, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
14,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
14,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#97 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below 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 #97 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Harrison Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Wortham Elementary and Middle (7.7/10), Harrison Central Elementary (7.6/10), and Diberville Elem (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Wortham Elementary and Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Harrison Central Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Diberville Elem | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | River Oaks Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Harrison Central High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | West Harrison High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | West Harrison Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Three Rivers Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Diberville Middle School | 6.5 / 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. District-level spending was $11,305 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Harrison Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Wortham Elementary and Middle, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Harrison Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 59.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools15
High Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Gulfport
- Total Enrollment
- 14,299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 948
- District spending per student
- $11,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Harrison Co School Dist?
Harrison Co School Dist's district-level spending was $11,305 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
West Wortham Elementary and Middle is the highest-rated school in Harrison Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.7/10.
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 59.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. 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 6.0/10 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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