Harrison County School District

The Harrison County School District is located in Gulfport, MS and includes 20 schools that serve 12,745 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Harrison County School District spends $7,556 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Harrison County School District has 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Harrison County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Harrison County School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Harrison County School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.