Lanier Junior/Senior High School vs Long Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
895 students
Long Beach High School
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–13
895 students
| Measure | Lanier Junior/Senior High School Jackson, Mississippi | Long Beach High School Long Beach, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 197 | #23 of 197 |
| National rank | #16164 of 16,910 | #5396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 895 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 57% |
| city | Jackson | Long Beach |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 14.3).
- •Long Beach High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 4%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 100%).
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
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 Lanier Junior/Senior High School better than Long Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Beach High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 14.3 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 Lanier Junior/Senior High School and Long Beach High School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Long Beach in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School: 895. Long Beach High School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier Junior/Senior High School and Long Beach High School rank in Mississippi?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School is 184th of 197 and Long Beach High School is 23rd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).