For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,024 students in Lowndes County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, MS are Caledonia Middle School, New Hope Middle School and West Lowndes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lowndes County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Columbus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Highway 373
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cmsd Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Grades: K-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
Lowndes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Grades: K-4
| 98 students
1699 Moor High Road
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-5660
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-5660
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
8731 South Frontage Road
Mayhew, MS 39753
(662) 243-1770
Mayhew, MS 39753
(662) 243-1770
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Grades: 6
| 319 students
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Grades: K-4
| 107 students
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Grades: K-4
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, MS include Caledonia Middle School, New Hope Middle School and West Lowndes High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lowndes County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lowndes County include: New Hope Middle School vs. Caledonia Middle School, Caledonia Middle School vs. New Hope Middle School
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