Biloxi School District

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

Top Rankings

Biloxi 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 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public high schools in Mississippi.
High Schools in Biloxi School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
High School in Biloxi School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Biloxi High School, with 90% 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 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#10 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
64%
47%
53%
42%
72%
55%
90%
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 School District High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lopez School
Alternative School
140 St. John Street
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 432-7783
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
R D Brown Voc Center
Vocational School
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6318
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Recent Articles

Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save  Schools?
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Quick Links