Biloxi Public Schools

What Biloxi Public Schools does

Biloxi Public Schools (legally Biloxi Public School District) is a government-operated K-12 public school district headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi, founded in 1912 and serving Pre-K through 12th grade students across eight campuses: six elementary schools (Popp's Ferry, North Bay, Nichols, Back Bay, Gorenflo), one upper elementary (Biloxi Upper Elementary), one junior high (Biloxi Junior High School), one high school (Biloxi High School), and the Center for New Opportunities alternative education program. The district employs 1,001-5,000 staff and generates revenue primarily through state education formula funding, local property taxes, and federal grants, with supplemental fee-based services including before/after school care and meal payments processed via MySchoolBucks. Core technology infrastructure includes ParentSquare for district-wide communications, ActiveParent for student information and online registration, SpedTrack for special education case management, Peachjar for digital flyers, NutriSlice for meal menus, iReady for academic assessment, and DragonFly Max for athletics management, none of which are proprietary to the district. The district distinguishes itself through a sustained A accountability rating from the Mississippi Department of Education, ten-plus consecutive years of NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recognition, an award-winning performing arts program housed in a dedicated $15M performing arts center opened in 2020, dedicated military family support services anchored by proximity to Keesler Air Force Base and Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, and grant-funded infrastructure modernization including a planned 29-vehicle electric school bus fleet financed by an $11.455M EPA Clean Bus grant. As a political subdivision of the State of Mississippi with no private ownership or equity investors, the district does not pursue commercial growth or capital markets transactions; strategic activity is constrained to program expansion, facility investment, and competitive grant capture within its fixed geographic attendance zone.

Name

Biloxi Public Schools

Legal name

Biloxi Public School District

Website

https://biloxischools.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Biloxi Public Schools is a government-operated K-12 public school district in Biloxi, Mississippi, serving Pre-K through 12th grade students across eight campuses with 1,001-5,000 employees, funded by state allocations, local taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary school services
• Secondary school education
• Special education programs
• Military family education

Headquarters

HQ city

Biloxi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biloxi Public Schools delivers comprehensive public K-12 education from Pre-K through 12th grade across eight school campuses in Biloxi, Mississippi. Core services include college and career readiness with ACT preparation, career and technical education, special education, gifted education (CREATE program), fine arts and performing arts, athletics, before/after school care, and student transportation including a fleet of 29 electric school buses. The district also provides specialized support services for military-connected students, free and reduced meal programs, and tuition-based enrollment for out-of-district students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive K-12 education services from Pre-K through 12th grade, delivered across eight school campuses (six elementary schools, one upper elementary, one junior high, one high school, and one alternative education center) in Biloxi, Mississippi. Includes college and career readiness with ACT preparation, career and technical education, special education, and gifted education.
• Military Family Support Services Specialized support services for military-connected students, including Interstate Compact coordination, transition planning, academic planning, dedicated military liaisons, and related enrollment support for families stationed at Keesler Air Force Base and Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport.
• Before and After School Care Extended childcare services for elementary students before and after the regular school day, targeted at working parents.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal services including free and reduced meal programs for qualifying families, with online meal accounts and nutritional information available via the NutriSlice platform.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive fine arts and performing arts program for district students, anchored by the $15 million Biloxi Schools Performing Arts Center (BPAC) opened in Fall 2020. Recognized with NAMM Best Communities for Music Education designation for 10+ consecutive years since 2014.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program covering fall, winter, and spring sports across Biloxi High School and Biloxi Junior High School. Includes varsity, junior varsity, 9th grade, and esports offerings across football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, golf, swim, cross country, bowling, tennis, and other sports.
• Electric School Bus Transportation District-wide student transportation services featuring Mississippi's largest fleet of electric school buses (29 EV buses) with accompanying charging infrastructure, funded by an $11.455 million EPA Clean Bus grant.

Quantifiable outcome

• National Merit Finalists annually (2 finalists in 2026: Carly Bankston and Blaine Parker)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mississippi PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Strategic collaboration partner for the deployment of Mississippi's largest electric school bus fleet. Mississippi Power is providing infrastructure support for the charging stations at district facilities.
• Schneider ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Strategic collaboration partner for the installation of electric school bus charging infrastructure as part of the $11.455M EPA Clean Bus program initiative.
• Kelly Educational Staffing ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party staffing partner providing qualified substitute teachers to the district through Kelly Services.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform used for district-wide announcements, emergency notifications, and two-way communication between schools and families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Rankin County School District: High-performing Mississippi public school district with A-rated status under MDE; similar state-level accountability framework and program offerings (CTE, gifted CREATE-style programs, fine arts recognitions).
• Gulfport School District: Adjacent Mississippi Gulf Coast public school district serving a similar demographic, including military families from Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport. Direct geographic neighbor with overlapping programs (K-12, athletics, special education).
• DeSoto County School District: Larger Mississippi public school district frequently cited as a high-performing A-rated system; comparable accountability metrics under MDE, similar state funding formulas, but a different (inland) geography.
• Ocean Springs School District: Nearby Southeast Mississippi public school district serving a comparable K-12 student base on the Gulf Coast. Operates similar academic, athletic, and fine-arts programs and competes for high-performing students.
• Mobile County Public Schools: Large Alabama Gulf Coast public school district with comparable coastal exposure, similar demographic mix, and similar issues around hurricane recovery and military-connected student support.
• Harrison County School District: Mississippi Gulf Coast public school district covering much of the same county as Biloxi Public Schools. Comparable governance (elected board, state MDE oversight) and similar student population; competes for enrollment at district boundaries.
• Long Beach School District (MS): Small Mississippi Gulf Coast public school district immediately adjacent to Biloxi. Directly competes for residency and enrollment at district boundaries; similar grade configuration and accountability oversight.
• Pascagoula-Gautier School District: Mississippi Gulf Coast public school district east of Biloxi serving K-12 with similar industrial/military workforce demographics. Comparable academic accountability and athletics programs.
• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools: High-performing Louisiana public school system serving coastal-parish families; comparable military presence and Gulf Coast coastal risk profile, frequently cited alongside Mississippi Gulf Coast districts for academic benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Jefferson Davis County School District: Mississippi public school district with overlapping athletic conferences (MHSAA Region 4 area), similar rural/coastal-adjacent student population, and parallel programs (PreK-12, special education, athletics).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm5DMv47QqTcumDuwkil2UQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BiloxiSchools
• Xx.com/biloxischools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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