Gulfport School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 2001 Pass Road in Gulfport, Mississippi, the Gulfport School District is an open, traditional public school system serving a dynamic small-city environment within the broader Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. Operating 11 active school campuses, the district offers a continuous educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside ungraded elementary programming. Currently educating nearly 5,930 students, the system maintains a balanced, highly engaged student body across all primary and secondary grade levels, serving as a pivotal learning center for local families and youth.

A dedicated professional workforce underpins the district's daily operations and academic standards, comprising nearly 1,600 full-time equivalent staff members. This supportive environment is driven by approximately 874 teachers, enhanced by 104 instructional aides and 620 support staff personnel dedicated to administration, student services, and facility operations. Reflecting the vibrant culture of coastal Mississippi, the district serves a diverse student body consisting primarily of Black, White, Hispanic, and multiracial students, alongside Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander representation. For families, students, and educational researchers evaluating the state's public education landscape, Gulfport School District represents a key coastal institution committed to academic growth and holistic student development.
11
Total Schools
5,927
Total Students
874.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gulfport School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,919
Hispanic666
Black2,960
Asian71
Two or More289
American Indian12
Pacific Islander10
  • Black
    2,960 (49.9%)
  • White
    1,919 (32.4%)
  • Hispanic
    666 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    289 (4.9%)
  • Asian
    71 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Gulfport School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High2
Other1
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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:11
Students:5,927*
Teachers (FTE):874.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Gulfport School District
Found 11 Schools