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Long Beach School District

19148 Commission Road
Long Beach, MS 39560
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,897 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 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
2,897 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#3 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
75%
52%
61%
42%
76%
55%
97%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
15%
47%
% White
68%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,907 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,701
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,907
$12,074

Best Long Beach School District Public Schools (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%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Long Beach School District?
Long Beach School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,897 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?
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 15:1, 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 $12,907 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,897 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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