Long Beach High School, also known as Long Beach Senior High School, is a suburban public high school located in Long Beach, Mississippi, United States. It is in the Long Beach School District. The school was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2007.
Serving 892 students in grades 9-13, Long Beach High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Long Beach Senior High School serves the entire district of Long Beach, MS, encompassing an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most students are within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest point being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Long Beach High School's student population of 892 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
892 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Long Beach High School ranks within the top 5% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Beach High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 795 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
13%
45%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Binturong
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Beach High School's ranking?
Long Beach High School is ranked #12 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Long Beach High School often compared to?
Long Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pass Christian High School, West Harrison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Long Beach High School is 97%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Long Beach High School?
892 students attend Long Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Long Beach High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Beach High School?
Long Beach High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Beach High School offer ?
Long Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Beach High School part of?
Long Beach High School is part of Long Beach School District.
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