Harper McCaughan Elementary vs Quarles Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 953 m 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
Quarles Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
429 students
| Measure | Harper McCaughan Elementary Long Beach, Mississippi | Quarles Elementary Long Beach, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 181 | #13 of 427 |
| National rank | #5615 of 15,369 | #6960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 622 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 77% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quarles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 59.4).
- •Quarles Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •Quarles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Quarles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 60%).
- •Quarles Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary is the larger school with 622 students compared with 429.
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 Quarles Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Quarles Elementary ranks higher (76.6 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 Quarles Elementary?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper McCaughan Elementary: 622. Quarles Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper McCaughan Elementary and Quarles Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Harper McCaughan Elementary is 30th of 181 and Quarles Elementary is 13th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).