Long Beach High School vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Beach High School
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–13
895 students
West Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Long Beach High School Long Beach, Mississippi | West Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 197 | #244 of 427 |
| National rank | #5396 of 16,910 | #35173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 895 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Long Beach | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 35.2).
- •Long Beach High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 98.6%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Long Beach High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 492.
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 Long Beach High School better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Long Beach High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 35.2 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 Long Beach High School and West Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Beach High School: 895. West Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Beach High School and West Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Long Beach High School is 23rd of 197 and West Elementary is 244th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).