Long Beach Middle School vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Beach Middle School
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
475 students
West Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Long Beach Middle School Long Beach, Mississippi | West Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 181 | #244 of 427 |
| National rank | #6011 of 15,369 | #35173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 475 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Long Beach | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Beach Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 35.2).
- •Long Beach Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Long Beach Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Long Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 98.6%).
- •West Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.6).
- •West Elementary is the larger school with 492 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 Long Beach Middle School better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Long Beach Middle School ranks higher (57.5 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 Middle School and West Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Beach Middle School: 475. West Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Beach Middle School and West Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Long Beach Middle School is 33rd of 181 and West Elementary is 244th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).