Top Rankings
New Albany 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,114 students in New Albany School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in New Albany School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
5 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,114 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
New Albany 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
334 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
5%
# Black Students
546 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
26%
47%
# White Students
1,075 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
51%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
194
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
31
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,014 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,721 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,014
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,721
$12,013
Best New Albany School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Albany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
New Albany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 1,048 students
Rank: #33.
New Albany Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Albany/s.tippah/union Co. Alt
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
915 Denmill Road
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
School Of Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
203 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Albany School District?
New Albany School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,114 students.
What is the rank of New Albany School District?
New Albany School District is ranked #15 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 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Albany School District?
51% of New Albany School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Albany School District?
New Albany School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is New Albany School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,721 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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