For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,977 students in 39501, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39501, MS are Twenty Eighth St Elementary School, West Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39501 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39501, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39501, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3034 46th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-2140
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4051 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4642
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Gulfport Central Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 42nd Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1035
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1035
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
39501, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gr: 7 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 7-8 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39501, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39501, MS include Twenty Eighth St Elementary School, West Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39501?
4 public schools are located in 39501.
What is the racial composition of students in 39501?
39501 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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