Top Rankings
Lowndes Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,305 students in Lowndes Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Lowndes Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
5,305 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lowndes Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1,940 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
37%
47%
# White Students
3,139 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
59%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
136
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
395
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
383
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
338
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
397
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
363
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
406
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
402
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
456
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
449
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
413
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
384
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
348
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
75
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,454 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,718 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,454
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,718
$11,965
Best Lowndes Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 1,049 students
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2042
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2042
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Caledonia High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,164 students
Rank: #55.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
West Lowndes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #77.
New Hope High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Rank: #88.
West Lowndes High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1085 Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowndes Co School Dist School District?
Lowndes Co School Dist School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,305 students.
What is the rank of Lowndes Co School Dist School District?
Lowndes Co School Dist School District is ranked #27 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes Co School Dist School District?
59% of Lowndes Co School Dist School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowndes Co School Dist School District?
Lowndes Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Lowndes Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,718 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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