Gulfport Central Middle vs Long Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulfport Central Middle
Gulfport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Long Beach High School
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–13
895 students
| Measure | Gulfport Central Middle Gulfport, Mississippi | Long Beach High School Long Beach, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 181 | #23 of 197 |
| National rank | #11965 of 15,369 | #5396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 568 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Gulfport | Long Beach |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 29.8).
- •Long Beach High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 29%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Gulfport Central Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •Long Beach High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 568.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gulfport Central Middle better than Long Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Beach High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 29.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gulfport Central Middle and Long Beach High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Long Beach in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulfport Central Middle: 568. Long Beach High School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulfport Central Middle and Long Beach High School rank in Mississippi?
Gulfport Central Middle is 104th of 181 and Long Beach High School is 23rd of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).