For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,963 students in 39560, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39560, MS are Thomas L Reeves Elementary School, Long Beach Middle School and Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39560 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39560, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39560, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas L 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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19200 Pineville Rd
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Gr: 4-6 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Wj 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 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
39560, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39560, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39560, MS include Thomas L Reeves Elementary School, Long Beach Middle School and Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39560?
4 public elementary schools are located in 39560.
What is the racial composition of students in 39560?
39560 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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