For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 516 students in New Augusta, MS.
The top ranked public schools in New Augusta, MS are Perry Central Middle School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in New Augusta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Augusta, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 8th Ave. South
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 297 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 schools in New Augusta, MS?
The top ranked public schools in New Augusta, MS include Perry Central Middle School and Perry Central High School.
How many public schools are located in New Augusta, MS?
4 public schools are located in New Augusta, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in New Augusta, MS?
New Augusta, MS public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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