Education provides opportunities to improve the quality of intellectual, social, economic and personal well-being. Harrison County has a vast array of educational opportunities that are offered to all ages, in all areas of interest.
A wide range of studies, degrees and continuing education programs are available through the following facilities:
University of Southern Mississippi – Gulf Park campus
Tulane University School of Continuing Studies
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Center for Higher Learning at NASA
There are five public school districts within Harrison County. Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian each have their own school district. The Harrison County School District serves students in the City of D̓Iberville and rural areas. Harrison County also offers numerous private school options.
Public School Education in Harrison County
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Biloxi Public School District – www.biloxischools.net |
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| Gulfport School District – www.gulfportschools.org | |
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| Long Beach School District – www.lbsdk12.com | |
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| Pass Christian School District – www.pc.k12.ms.us | |
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| Harrison County School District – www.harrison.k12.ms.us | |
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Private School Education in Harrison County
St. Patrick Catholic High School named to the Catholic High School Honor Roll’s Top 50 Catholic schools in the country based on academic excellence, Catholic identity and civic education
| Name | Grades | City | Website |
| Cedar Lake Christian Academy | PK-12 | Biloxi | www.clcalions.net |
| Nativity V.V.M. Elementary | PK-6 | Biloxi | www.nativitybvm.org |
| Our Lady of Fatima | PK-6 | Biloxi | www.fatima-biloxi.com |
| St. Patrick High School | 7-12 | Biloxi | www.stpatrickhighschool.net |
| St. James School | Pk-5 | Gulfport | www.stjamesgulfport.com |
| Westminister Academy | PK3-6 | Gulfport | www.westminister-academy.org |
| Coast Episcopal | PK-6 | Long Beach | www.coastepiscopalschool.org |
| St. Vincent de Paul Catholic | PK-6 | Pass Christian | www.svdpcatholic.org |
