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BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
10
Schools
5,812
Students
$15,502
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 5,812 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,502 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BACK BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04535
GORENFLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–04350
NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–KG212
NORTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04754
POPPS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04552
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BILOXI JUNIOR HIGH07–08881
BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY05–06800
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL09–121,728
R D BROWN VOC CENTER09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOPEZ SCHOOLKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,502Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
38%
State
31.8%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal
30.5%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (31%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,812
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
31% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,812 students.
What is the graduation rate for BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spends $15,502 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
No, BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serve?
BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.