New Hope High School

2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 803 students in grades 9-12, New Hope High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

New Hope High School's student population of 803 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
803 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

New Hope High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#506 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
37%
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34%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
4%
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Black
46%
47%
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White
50%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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≥95%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of New Hope High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Hope High School's ranking?
New Hope High School is ranked #506 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are New Hope High School often compared to?
New Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus High School, Caledonia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hope High School?
The graduation rate of New Hope High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Hope High School?
803 students attend New Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New Hope High School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope High School?
New Hope High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Hope High School offer ?
New Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Hope High School part of?
New Hope High School is part of Lowndes Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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