Very Good
#305 of 863 schools in MS
Top 35% in state
Gulfport High School
High School · Gulfport School Dist · Gulfport, MS
A Gulfport School Dist high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Perry Street, Gulfport, MS 39507
- Math 79% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gulfport High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gulfport High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,459
Median home value
$220,600
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–11 | 4.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gulfport School Dist
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulfport High School is listed in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulfport High School
Gulfport High School is a public high school in Gulfport, MS, part of Gulfport School Dist, serving approximately 1,742 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulfport High School
What grades does Gulfport High School serve?
Gulfport High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gulfport High School?
Gulfport High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulfport High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulfport High School rank in MS?
Gulfport High School ranks #305 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Gulfport High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulfport High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gulfport High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulfport High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gulfport High School a charter school?
No, Gulfport High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulfport High School a Title I school?
No, Gulfport High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulfport High School?
61.1% of students at Gulfport High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (228) 896-1750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39507)
- 17,512
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39507; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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