Harrison County School District
- 11072 HWY 49
- GULFPORT, MS 39503
- (228) 539-6500
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 54.5% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,359 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.5 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 23 | - |
| Number of Students | 13,216 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 753 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.7% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 73.4% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.2% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.4% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.7% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 74.2% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 64.9% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 68.4% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.5% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.4% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 68.6% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.9% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.9% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 72.7% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 63.2% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.7% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.3% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.6% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.9% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 45.3% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.1% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 61.3% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.9% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 70.3% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.4% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 56.1% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.9% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 60.2% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 13,216 | 17.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,037 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,130 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,107 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,076 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,093 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,026 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,015 |
| 7th Grade Students | 989 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,020 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,088 |
| 10th Grade Students | 976 |
| 11th Grade Students | 857 |
| 12th Grade Students | 775 |
| Ungraded Students | 118 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 49 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 430 |
| Hispanic | 380 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,664 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 8,818 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,867 |
| Female | 6,484 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 753 | 17.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 47 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 300 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 313 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 82 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 245 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 20 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 28 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 12 |
| Other | 14 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 19 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 610 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 39 |
| School Administrators | 42 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 57 |
| Student Support Services | 68 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 394 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $123,224,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $33,017,000 | 26.8% |
| Property Tax | $23,722,000 | 19.3% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,758,000 | 1.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $16,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $1,589,000 | 1.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $606,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Sales and Services | $14,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,814,000 | 1.5% |
| Sale of Property | $94,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,765,000 | 2.2% |
| Private Contributions | $531,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $97,000 | 0.08% |
| Total State Revenues | $56,750,000 | 46.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $54,542,000 | 44.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $22,000 | 0.02% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $576,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $631,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $31,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $948,000 | 0.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $33,457,000 | 27.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,934,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,747,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $66,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $36,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $153,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $30,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,997,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Other | $21,611,000 | 17.5% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $62,000 | 0.05% |
| Direct - Other | $821,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $96,277,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $56,600,000 | 58.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $33,721,000 | 35.0% |
| Student Support | $5,415,000 | 4.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,194,000 | 1.8% |
| General Administration Support | $2,004,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $5,439,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,157,000 | 9.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,850,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $1,662,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,956,000 | 6.2% |
| Food Services | $5,881,000 | 4.8% |
| Other Services | $75,000 | 0.06% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 54.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 563 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 113 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 173 | 4.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Harrison County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 23
- Students: 13,216
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 753
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| BEL AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10531 Klein Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | KG-6 | 690 | 18.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10453 Klein Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | KG-6 | 514 | 21.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DIBERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4540 Brodie Rd
Diberville, MS Public | KG-4 | 774 | 22.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| DIBERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
15625 Lamey Bridge Rd
Biloxi, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,086 | 19.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DIBERVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
10000 Gorenflo Rd
Diberville, MS Public | 5-8 | 604 | 19.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HARRISON CENTRAL 9TH GRADE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
10453 Klein Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | 9 | - | - | ![]() 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HARRISON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15451 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | KG-3 | 588 | 19.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
15600 School Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,654 | 19.2 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| HARRISON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
11072 Hwy 49
Gulfport, MS Public | 7-12 | - | - | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HARRISON COUNTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
P O Drawer J
Gulfport, MS Public | Unknown | 109 | 5.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HARRISON COUNTY VOCATIONAL COMPLEX SCHOOL | ||||
15600 School Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | 10-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| LIZANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15341 Lizana School Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | KG-6 | 495 | 17.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
14222 Old Hwy 49
Gulfport, MS Public | KG-6 | 576 | 19.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTH GULFPORT 7TH GRADE SCHOOL | ||||
4715 Illinois Ave
Gulfport, MS Public | 7 | 421 | 13.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTH GULFPORT 8TH GRADE SCHOOL | ||||
4715 Illinois Ave
Gulfport, MS Public | 8 | 449 | 15.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTH WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
16237 Old Woolmarket Rd
Biloxi, MS Public | KG-8 | 930 | 17.3 | ![]() 3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11391 Old Hwy 49
Gulfport, MS Public | 4-6 | 451 | 20.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PINEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5192 Menge Ave
Pass Christian, MS Public | KG-6 | 133 | 15.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SAUCIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
24052 First St
Saucier, MS Public | KG-6 | 485 | 18.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| THREE RIVERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13500 Three Rivers Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | KG-6 | 710 | 19.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
10399 County Farm Rd
Gulfport, MS Public | 9-12 | 974 | 16.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WEST WORTHAM ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
20199 West Wortham Rd
Saucier, MS Public | KG-8 | 1,269 | 17.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12513 John Lee Rd
Biloxi, MS Public | KG-6 | 439 | 17.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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