Top Rankings
Long Beach School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,871 students in Long Beach School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Long Beach School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
2,871 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Long Beach School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Graduation Rate
97%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
14%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
67%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,981 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$37 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,716
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,981
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Long Beach School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Beach High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 East Old Passroad
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Gr: 9-13 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
214 St Augustine Drive
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Gr: PK-3 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Gr: 7-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Harper Mccaughan Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19200 Pineville Road
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Gr: 4-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Quarles Street
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Gr: PK-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Long Beach School District?
Long Beach School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,871 students.
What is the rank of Long Beach School District?
Long Beach School District is ranked #2 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach School District?
67% of Long Beach School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Long Beach School District?
Long Beach School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Long Beach School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,981 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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