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 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,929 students in Long Beach School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Long Beach School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,929 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Long Beach School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
74 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
450 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
15%
47%
# White Students
1,999 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
68%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
347 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
194
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
226
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
242
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
245
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
269
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
237
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
48
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,766 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,573
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,766
$12,013
Best Long Beach School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Beach Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #22.
Long Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Grades: 5-8
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 St. Augustine Drive
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Grades: PK-3
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19200 Pineville Rd
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-0478
Grades: 4-6
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Wj Quarles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Quarles Street
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Grades: PK-4
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Long Beach School District?
Long Beach School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,929 students.
What is the rank of Long Beach School District?
Long Beach School District is ranked #3 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach School District?
68% of Long Beach School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Long Beach School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,766 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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