Best Long Beach Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,897 students in Long Beach, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 642 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Long Beach, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%). Long Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
The top ranked public schools in Long Beach, MS are Long Beach Senior High School, Thomas L Reeves Elementary School and Long Beach Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Beach, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Long Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Long Beach, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Beach Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 East Old Passroad
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Gr: 9-12 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
214 St. Augustine Drive
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Gr: PK-3 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19200 Pineville Rd
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Gr: 4-6 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Wj Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
111 Quarles Street
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Gr: PK-3 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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Long Beach, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1170 West Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Long Beach, MS?
How many public schools are located in Long Beach?
5 public schools are located in Long Beach.
What percentage of students in Long Beach go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Long Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach?
Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Long Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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