High Schools in Harrison County School District


Summary:

The Harrison County School District in Mississippi is home to three high-performing high schools: West Harrison High School, Diberville Senior High School, and Harrison Central High School. These schools consistently rank among the top high schools in the state, with West Harrison High School being the standout, ranking as high as #2 in the state.

West Harrison High School and Diberville Senior High School both excel academically, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Despite the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across all three schools, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges, the district is effectively utilizing its resources to support student achievement. The variation in racial composition across the schools is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation.

Overall, the Harrison County School District is a high-performing district, with its high schools consistently ranked among the best in Mississippi. The data suggests that the district is making a concerted effort to provide a quality education to its students, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges, and the results are evident in the strong academic performance of its high schools.

District Detail

 11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503

 (228) 539-6500

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 14,355

Primary Schools: 15
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 5
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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