- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gulfport, MS
West Harrison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Harrison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280177001544
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Harrison Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Harrison Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Harrison Middle School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
West Harrison Middle School shrank from 653 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 280177001544 · Gulfport, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 17.6:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
West Harrison Middle School shrank from 653 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Harrison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Centr
Harrison Central High School
1,483 students
- Diberville Sen
Diberville Senior High Sch
1,478 students
- West Harrison
West Harrison High School
1,216 students
- Creekbend Elem
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
996 students
- North Gulfport
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
921 students
- This school
West Harrison Middle School
650 students
What this shows West Harrison Middle School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Harrison Middle School compares
West Harrison Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▼ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, West Harrison Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison Co School Dist reports $11,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Harrison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diberville Senior High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekbend Elementary and Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middl | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Harrison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Gulfport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Harrison Middle School
How many students attend West Harrison Middle School?
West Harrison Middle School has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Harrison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Harrison Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Harrison Middle School?
72.1% of students at West Harrison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Harrison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Harrison Middle School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Harrison Middle School?
West Harrison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Harrison Middle School rank among public schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, West Harrison Middle School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Gulfport, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison Co School Dist?
Besides West Harrison Middle School, Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students), Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students), and West Harrison High School (1,216 students). See the Harrison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.