Serving 934 students in grades 9-12, Long Beach Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 934 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Beach Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Long Beach Senior High School's student population of 934 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
934 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Beach Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Beach Senior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
14%
47%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Beach Senior High School's ranking?
Long Beach Senior High School is ranked #13 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Long Beach Senior High School often compared to?
Long Beach Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pass Christian High School, West Harrison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long Beach Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Long Beach Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Long Beach Senior High School?
934 students attend Long Beach Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Long Beach Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% 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 Senior High School?
Long Beach Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Long Beach Senior High School offer ?
Long Beach Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Long Beach Senior High School part of?
Long Beach Senior High School is part of Long Beach School District.
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