For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 272 students in New Augusta, MS.
The top ranked public high school in New Augusta, MS is Perry Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Augusta, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in New Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
New Augusta, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perry Central High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in New Augusta, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
9899 A Hwy 98 East, Po Box 13
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative Center
Alternative School
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Augusta, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in New Augusta, MS include Perry Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Augusta?
3 public high schools are located in New Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in New Augusta?
New Augusta public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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