ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

Biloxi Public School District

160 St. Peter Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Biloxi Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,697 students in Biloxi Public School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public high schools in Mississippi.
Public High Schools in Biloxi Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Public High School in Biloxi Public School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Biloxi High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
401 Schools
# Students
5,764 Students
156,115 Students
# Teachers
437 Teachers
11,991 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Biloxi Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#8 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
70%
52%
53%
42%
72%
55%
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
5%
% Black
35%
45%
% White
38%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,882 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,505 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,882
$12,205
Spending / Student
$16,505
$12,074

Best Biloxi Public School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Lopez School
Alternative School
140 St. John Street
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 432-7783
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
R D Brown Voc Center
Vocational School
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6318
Gr: 9-12

Recent Articles

What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,764 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in MS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Quick Links