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HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
23
Schools
13,376
Students
$11,892
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
86.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 13,376 students across 23 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,892 is below 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. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DIBERVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL04–08541
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY04–06341
WEST HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08653
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DIBERVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCH09–121,389
HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,486
HARRISON CO VOC COMPLEX10–120
HARRISON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL07–120
WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,124
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HARRISON CO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENUG–UG94
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,892-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
37%
State
45.3%
Local (property tax)
36.5%
Federal
18.2%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
13,376
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.4%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,892, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
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.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST has 23 public schools, serving a total of 13,376 students.
What is the graduation rate for HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 86.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST spends $11,892 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades KG through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.