For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,609 students in 39503, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39503, MS are West Harrison Middle School and North Gulfport Elementary And Middl. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39503 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39503, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39503, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Harrison Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21411 Landon Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Grades: 7-8
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Grades: K-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Alternative School
Alternative School
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
39503, Mississippi 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39503, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39503, MS include West Harrison Middle School and North Gulfport Elementary And Middl.
How many public middle schools are located in 39503?
3 public middle schools are located in 39503.
What is the racial composition of students in 39503?
39503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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