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GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
11
Schools
6,113
Students
$12,643
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 6,113 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,643 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05535
BAYOU VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05682
CENTRAL ELEMPK–05480
PASS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05398
TWENTY EIGHTH ST ELEMPK–05356
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05523
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BAYOU VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08826
GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08585
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL09–121,728
GULFPORT VOCATIONAL ANNEX09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
THE LEARNING CENTER03–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,643-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
37%
State
38.6%
Local (property tax)
36.9%
Federal
24.5%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,113
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST?
GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,113 students.
What is the graduation rate for GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST spends $12,643 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST?
No, GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST serve?
GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.