Harper McCaughan Elementary vs Long Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper McCaughan Elementary
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 4–6
622 students
Long Beach High School
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–13
895 students
| Measure | Harper McCaughan Elementary Long Beach, Mississippi | Long Beach High School Long Beach, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 181 | #23 of 197 |
| National rank | #5615 of 15,369 | #5396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 622 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 59.4).
- •Long Beach High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 60%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •Long Beach High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 622.
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 Harper McCaughan Elementary better than Long Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Beach High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 59.4 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 Harper McCaughan Elementary and Long Beach High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper McCaughan Elementary: 622. Long Beach High School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper McCaughan Elementary and Long Beach High School rank in Mississippi?
Harper McCaughan Elementary is 30th of 181 and Long Beach High School is 23rd of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).