For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,571 students in 39503, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39503, MS are West Harrison Middle School and North Gulfport Elementary And Middl. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39503 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39503, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 39503, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Harrison Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21411 Landon Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-8808
Gr: 7-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gr: K-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Alternative School
Alternative School
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39503, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39503, MS include West Harrison Middle School and North Gulfport Elementary And Middl.
How many public middle schools are located in 39503?
3 public middle schools are located in 39503.
What is the racial composition of students in 39503?
39503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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