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6.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Long Beach, Mississippi

7 schools · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High

Public: 5
Private: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.9/10
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Choosing a school in Long Beach?

Use this page to compare every school in Long Beach by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Coast Episcopal School

9.0/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Thomas L Reeves Elementary School

7.4/10

Elementary · Long Beach School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Wj Quarles Elementary School

7.4/10

Elementary · Long Beach School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Long Beach for 2026 are Coast Episcopal School (9.0/10), Thomas L Reeves Elementary School (7.4/10), and Wj Quarles Elementary School (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

7

5 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.9

out of 10

Median Home

$210,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Long Beach

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Coast Episcopal School 9.0 / 10
2 Thomas L Reeves Elementary School 7.4 / 10
3 Wj Quarles Elementary School 7.4 / 10
4 St Vincent Depaul 6.6 / 10
5 Long Beach Middle School 6.4 / 10
6 Harper Mc Caughan Elem School 6.0 / 10
7 Long Beach Senior High School 5.7 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.9/10

43% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$73,090

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$210,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
31%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
23 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
68%

Of occupied housing units

How Long Beach compares

Mississippi rank

#40 of 120

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Mississippi avg (6.3)

Median household income

$73k

140% of Mississippi median

Schools in this city

7

About Schools in Long Beach, Mississippi

Long Beach, Mississippi is home to 7 schools, including 5 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.9 out of 10, schools in Long Beach show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Long Beach is Coast Episcopal School with a composite score of 9.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Long Beach is served by 1 school district: LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST. These districts collectively serve 2,897 students.

Long Beach's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $73,090. The poverty rate in the area is 8.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 39560 (7)

Elementary Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1 432 students · Pre-K–3rd 7.4
2 427 students · Pre-K–3rd 7.4
Private Schools 2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 111 students · Pre-K–6th 9.0
2 295 students · Pre-K–6th 6.6

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 446 students · 6th–8th 6.4
2 658 students · 4th–6th 6.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 934 students · 9th–12th 5.7

Schools in Long Beach

Long Beach, Mississippi · 7 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$73,090

Median Home Value

$210,800

Median Rent

$1,196/mo

Population

18,505

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

68%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Community Profile

Long Beach has a median household income of $73,090. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $210,800, with a median rent of $1,196/month. The local poverty rate of 8.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Long Beach, Mississippi

How many schools are in Long Beach, Mississippi?

Long Beach has 7 schools, including 5 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Long Beach, Mississippi?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Long Beach is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Long Beach, Mississippi?

The top-ranked school in Long Beach on MySchoolScout is Coast Episcopal School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Long Beach, Mississippi?

The top-ranked elementary school in Long Beach on MySchoolScout is Coast Episcopal School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Long Beach, Mississippi?

The top-ranked middle school in Long Beach on MySchoolScout is Long Beach Middle School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in Long Beach, Mississippi?

The top-ranked high school in Long Beach on MySchoolScout is Long Beach Senior High School with a composite score of 5.7/10.

How many school districts serve Long Beach, Mississippi?

Long Beach is served by 1 school district: Long Beach School Dist.

What is the education level in Long Beach, Mississippi?

According to Census data, 31% of adults in Long Beach have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Long Beach, Mississippi?

The median household income in Long Beach is approximately $73,090 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Long Beach, Mississippi?

Yes, Long Beach has 2 private schools alongside 5 public schools. The top-rated private school is Coast Episcopal School with a score of 9.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Long Beach, Mississippi?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Long Beach is 12.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Long Beach, Mississippi?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.