Top Rankings
Lowndes Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,261 students in Lowndes Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Lowndes Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
5,261 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
411 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lowndes Co School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1,991 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
38%
47%
# White Students
3,032 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
58%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
366
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
424
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
356
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
356
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
401
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
355
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
421
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
403
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
482
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
401
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
389
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
79
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,566 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,808 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,566
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,808
$12,013
Best Lowndes Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: #33.
Caledonia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2042
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2042
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
New Hope High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
New Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,151 students
Rank: #66.
New Hope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
West Lowndes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
West Lowndes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1085 Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowndes Co School District?
Lowndes Co School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,261 students.
What is the rank of Lowndes Co School District?
Lowndes Co School District is ranked #23 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes Co School District?
58% of Lowndes Co School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowndes Co School District?
Lowndes Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Lowndes Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,808 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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