Harper McCaughan Elementary vs Long Beach Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.5 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 Middle School
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
475 students
| Measure | Harper McCaughan Elementary Long Beach, Mississippi | Long Beach Middle School Long Beach, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 181 | #33 of 181 |
| National rank | #5615 of 15,369 | #6011 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 622 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 57.5).
- •Long Beach Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Long Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 60%).
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.6).
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary is the larger school with 622 students compared with 475.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harper McCaughan Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 57.5 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 Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper McCaughan Elementary: 622. Long Beach Middle School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper McCaughan Elementary and Long Beach Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Harper McCaughan Elementary is 30th of 181 and Long Beach Middle School is 33rd of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).