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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,360 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 44% 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
1,043 Schools
# Students
5,360 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
411 Teachers
33,811 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
0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2,055 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
38%
47%
# White Students
3,026 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
57%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
180
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
399
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
402
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
367
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
364
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
369
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
405
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
386
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
419
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
417
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
477
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
305
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
389
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
96
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,316 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,608 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,316
$12,205
Spending / Student
$10,608
$12,074
Best Lowndes Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia High 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
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Elementary 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
| 1,082 students
Rank: #33.
Caledonia Middle 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
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
New Hope High 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
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
New Hope Elementary 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
| 1,199 students
Rank: #66.
New Hope Middle 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
| 612 students
Rank: #77.
West Lowndes Elementary 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
| 253 students
Rank: #88.
West Lowndes High 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
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational 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
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 5,360 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?
57% of Lowndes Co School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 $10,608 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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