For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,929 students in 39560, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 642 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 39560, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39560, MS are Long Beach Senior High School, Long Beach Middle School and Thomas L Reeves Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39560 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). Schools in 39560, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39560, MS 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
39560, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Ms Regional Center (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
1170 West Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39560, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39560, MS include Long Beach Senior High School, Long Beach Middle School and Thomas L Reeves Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39560?
5 public schools are located in 39560.
What percentage of students in 39560 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 39560 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39560?
39560 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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