[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Harrison County, Mississippi

Harrison County Private Schools (Closed)

Cares School

Gr: 1-9 | 24 students

2145 17th Street

Gulfport, MS 39501

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Mercy Cross High School

Gr: 7-12 | 324 students

Catholic

870 Nativity Drive

Biloxi, MS 39530

(228) 374-4145

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St. John Interparochial Elementary School

Gr: K-7 | 119 students

Catholic

2415 17th St

Gulfport, MS 39501

(228) 863-1606

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

246 Teachers

4,484 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	12:1	12:1	11:1
2024	12:1	12:1	11:1
2023	14:1	12:1	11:1
2022	14:1	12:1	11:1
2021	14:1	12:1	11:1
2020	14:1	12:1	12:1
2019	13:1	12:1	12:1
2018	13:1	12:1	12:1
2017	12:1	13:1	12:1
2016	12:1	13:1	12:1
2015	12:1	12:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

52%

48%

Average Class Size

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	17	15	15
2024	17	16	15
2023	17	16	15
2022	17	16	15
2021	16	16	15
2020	16	16	15
2019	16	16	15
2018	16	16	15
2017	17	16	15
2016	17	16	15
2015	15	16	15

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,077

$8,197

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Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	$6,077	$11,704	$15,012
2024	$5,860	$11,509	$14,622
2023	$5,860	$11,509	$14,057
2022	$5,460	$11,334	$13,504
2021	$5,440	$11,166	$13,232
2020	$5,300	$10,993	$12,915
2019	$5,300	$10,993	$12,656
2018	$5,220	$10,701	$12,363
2017	$5,020	$10,568	$12,049

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Average Summer Program Cost

$103

Average % on Financial Aid

26%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,250

$1,631

Average Acceptance Rate

92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60

0.48

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	0.60	0.48	0.65
2024	0.60	0.48	0.65
2023	0.57	0.49	0.65
2022	0.54	0.47	0.64
2021	0.54	0.48	0.64
2020	0.54	0.48	0.64
2019	0.54	0.48	0.63
2018	0.54	0.48	0.63
2017	0.51	0.46	0.61
2016	0.50	0.45	0.61
2015	0.49	0.46	0.61

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# American Indian Students

13 Students

93 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

101 Students

1,695 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	4%	3%	5%
2024	4%	3%	5%
2023	3%	3%	5%
2022	3%	4%	4%
2021	4%	3%	4%
2020	3%	3%	4%
2019	4%	2%	4%
2018	3%	2%	4%
2017	4%	3%	4%
2016	4%	3%	4%
2015	4%	1%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

192 Students

1,229 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	6%	2%	9%
2024	6%	2%	9%
2023	4%	2%	9%
2022	3%	2%	8%
2021	3%	2%	9%
2020	3%	2%	9%
2019	2%	2%	8%
2018	2%	2%	8%
2017	3%	1%	8%
2016	3%	1%	8%
2015	3%	1%	8%

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# Black Students

237 Students

5,457 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	8%	9%	7%
2024	8%	9%	7%
2023	5%	9%	8%
2022	5%	8%	7%
2021	5%	9%	7%
2020	6%	9%	8%
2019	5%	8%	7%
2018	5%	8%	7%
2017	5%	7%	7%
2016	5%	7%	7%
2015	5%	8%	8%

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# White Students

1,809 Students

41,472 Students

% White Students

58%

70%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	57%	70%	52%
2024	57%	70%	52%
2023	59%	69%	52%
2022	62%	70%	54%
2021	63%	70%	54%
2020	63%	70%	54%
2019	62%	70%	56%
2018	63%	70%	56%
2017	67%	71%	58%
2016	67%	72%	58%
2015	69%	71%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

5 Students

34 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

794 Students

9,405 Students

% of Others Students

25%

16%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Harrison County Average	Mississippi (MS) Average	National Average
2025	25%	16%	26%
2024	25%	16%	26%
2023	29%	17%	25%
2022	27%	16%	25%
2021	25%	16%	25%
2020	25%	16%	24%
2019	27%	18%	24%
2018	27%	18%	23%
2017	21%	18%	22%
2016	21%	17%	22%
2015	18%	19%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

3 extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harrison County, MS?

The private schools in Harrison County, MS include St. Patrick Catholic High School, Christian Collegiate Academy, and St. Vincent Depaul.

How many private schools are located in Harrison County?

15 private schools are located in Harrison County.

How diverse are private schools in Harrison County?

Harrison County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is same as the Mississippi private school average of 20%.

What percentage of students in Harrison County go to private school?

9% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison County?

67% of private schools in Harrison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Which private schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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