Serving 574 students in grades 9-12, New Albany High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
New Albany High School's student population of 574 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Albany High School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Albany High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
4%
Black
24%
47%
White
56%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Albany High School's ranking?
New Albany High School is ranked #25 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Albany High School?
The graduation rate of New Albany High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Albany High School?
574 students attend New Albany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of New Albany High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Albany High School?
New Albany High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Albany High School offer ?
New Albany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Albany High School part of?
New Albany High School is part of New Albany Public Schools School District.
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