Biloxi, Mississippi — Relocation Guide

Biloxi Public School District — 9 public schools, grades Pre-K through 12, about 5,700 students. District office: 160 St. Peter Street, Biloxi, MS 39530, (228) 374-1810.

Overall rating: 10/10 — top 10% of Mississippi districts (PublicSchoolReview, 2026–27). Math proficiency 70%, reading 53%, graduation rate 91%. Niche: ranked the #1 Best Place to Teach in Mississippi (2026) with an overall Niche grade of A+.

Important zoning note: Biloxi residents living north of I-10 (and some areas south of I-10, such as Eagle Point) are NOT in the Biloxi Public School District — they attend the Harrison County School District. Always verify a specific address.

High school
Biloxi High School — grades 9–12, 1845 Tribe Drive, (228) 435-6105. Niche grade: A. ~1,700 students; avg ACT 24; 12 AP courses.

Middle / junior high
Biloxi Junior High School — grades 7–8, 1921 Tribe Drive, (228) 435-1421. Individual rating unverified.
Biloxi Upper Elementary School — grades 5–6, 1424 Father Ryan Avenue, (228) 432-3700. Niche grade: A (math 61%, reading 55%).

Elementary (K–4 / early childhood)
Back Bay Elementary School — K–4, 340 St. Mary Blvd., (228) 436-5110. Niche grade: A.
North Bay Elementary School — K–4, 1825 Popp's Ferry Road, (228) 435-6166. Standalone rating unverified.
Popp's Ferry Elementary School — K–4, 364 Nelson Road, (228) 436-5135. Standalone rating unverified.
Gorenflo Elementary School — 1–4, 771 Elder Street, (228) 436-5145. Standalone rating unverified.
Nichols Elementary School — PreK–K, 590 Division Street, (228) 374-7250. Standalone rating unverified.

The district also operates a Center for New Opportunities (alternative school) and the Career Technology Center.

(School ratings from public sources as of September 2026 and may change — verify with the district for the latest.)

Biloxi Beach — miles of white-sand Gulf beaches with a scenic walking/biking path along Beach Boulevard.

Casino resorts — Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, Golden Nugget, Harrah's, Grand Casino, and Palace Casino Resort (the only smoke-free casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast).

Biloxi Lighthouse — erected 1848, one of the first cast-iron lighthouses in the South; guided tours available (fee).

Beauvoir — the 50-acre final home of Jefferson Davis (2244 Beach Blvd), with the Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library.

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art — celebrates the work of potter George Ohr; distinctive Frank Gehry-designed campus.

Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum — artifacts and vintage photos tracing Biloxi's seafood and shipbuilding heritage; family-friendly interactive exhibits.

Biloxi Visitors Center — 1050 Beach Blvd; maps, brochures, a short film on Biloxi life, museum exhibits, and Mardi Gras costume displays.

Ship Island — 12 miles offshore; pristine beaches, swimming, shelling, fishing, and wildlife; reached by dedicated shuttle boat.

Biloxi Shuckers — Double-A minor league baseball team.

Downtown Biloxi / Howard Avenue — restaurants, seafood spots, and local shops.

Fishing & boating — charter boat fishing from local marinas, schooner sails from the Schooner Pier Complex.

Saenger Theatre — historic downtown performing-arts venue (170 Reynoir St.).

Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center — major event venue (2350 Beach Blvd).

Cruisin' the Coast — Oct 4–11, 2026: the 30th anniversary of "America's Largest Block Party." 10,000+ classic cars with cruise-ins, parades, live music, and the Vicari Auto Auction at the MS Coast Coliseum. Confirmed 2027 dates: Oct 3–10, 2027.

Christmas City Gift Show — Nov 13–15, 2026, MS Coast Coliseum. 43rd annual; 300+ booths of handcrafted gifts, fashion, jewelry, gourmet foods.

Biloxi Christmas traditions — December 2026 (dates TBA; typically early December): Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse, Children's Christmas Parade, Lighting of the Biloxi Town Green.

GCCA Mardi Gras season — Jan–Feb 2027. Published 2027 dates: Run for the Beads Nov 21, 2026; Sponsors' Reception Jan 16, 2027; Royal Reception Feb 7, 2027; Coronation Ball Feb 8, 2027; Fat Tuesday Feb 9, 2027 with the Mardi Gras Day Parade (time/location TBA).

Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Parade — Saturday, Feb 6, 2027, 12:00 PM, East Biloxi (Guich Community Center, 591 Howard Ave); free block party after.

Biloxi Boat Show — February 2027 (dates TBA), MS Coast Coliseum.

MS Coast Crawfish Music Festival — April 2027 (dates TBA), MS Coast Coliseum.

Gulf Coast Festival 2027 — Saturday, April 24, 2027, Biloxi Town Green.

Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Festival — May 2027 (dates TBA), Harrah's Great Lawn; blessing of the shrimp fleet dates to 1929.

Billy Creel Memorial Wooden and Classic Boat Show — May 2027 (dates TBA), Schooner Pier Complex.

Harrison County Gem and Mineral Show — May 2027 (dates TBA), Joppa Shrine Center.

Scrapin' the Coast — June 2027 (dates TBA), MS Coast Coliseum; the South's largest car, truck, and bike show; 24th anniversary.

Jus' Blues Music Awards & Conference — July–August 2027 (dates TBA), IP Casino Resort Spa.

Biloxi Seafood Festival — September 2027 (dates TBA; typically held in September). The 45th annual festival was held September 12, 2026 at the Biloxi Town Green with live music, a gumbo cook-off, and arts & crafts vendors.

(Festival dates change — confirm with event organizers before making plans.)