BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 160 St. Peter Street in Biloxi, Mississippi, the Biloxi Public School District serves as an active, traditional public school system nestled in a dynamic small-city environment within the broader Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. Operating nine campuses, the district provides a continuous academic journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through the 13th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates 5,699 students, fostering a vibrant and multicultural learning community that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, including significant Black, White, and Hispanic student populations alongside multiracial, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander peers.

Underpinning this expansive academic framework is a dedicated team of approximately 1,618 full-time equivalent staff members tailored to meet the academic, social, and operational needs of every learner. The district’s instructional environment is anchored by 834 full-time equivalent teachers, further bolstered by 132 instructional aides and 652 support personnel who maintain daily operational excellence and specialized student services. For families, students, and educational researchers, the Biloxi Public School District stands out as a well-resourced coastal institution committed to delivering accessible, comprehensive public education across all primary and secondary grade levels.
9
Total Schools
5,699
Total Students
834.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2,143
Hispanic1,097
Black1,872
Asian175
Two or More389
American Indian12
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    2,143 (37.6%)
  • Black
    1,872 (32.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1,097 (19.2%)
  • Two or More
    389 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    175 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:5,699*
Teachers (FTE):834.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8