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LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
5
Schools
2,929
Students
$13,833
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 2,929 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,833 is near the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
THOMAS L REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–03431
WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04426
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HARPER MC CAUGHAN ELEM SCHOOL04–06687
LONG BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08453
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LONG BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12932
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,833Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
25%
State
48.7%
Local (property tax)
25.2%
Federal
26.1%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,929
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST?
LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,929 students.
What is the graduation rate for LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST spends $13,833 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST?
99% of students in LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST?
No, LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST serve?
LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.