Top 5 Best Lowndes County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,868 students in Lowndes County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lowndes County, MS are Caledonia High School, New Hope High School and West Lowndes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lowndes County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ms School For Math And Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lowndes County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
New Hope High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
West Lowndes High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Hemlock Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cmsd Alternative School
Alternative School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1085 Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckellar Vocational Center
Vocational School
810 N Browder Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ms School For Math And Science
Magnet School
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360
Grades: 11-12
| 232 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lowndes County, MS

Lowndes County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Grades: K-4
| 98 students
1699 Moor High Road
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-5660
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
8731 South Frontage Road
Mayhew, MS 39753
(662) 243-1770
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Grades: 6
| 319 students
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Grades: K-4
| 107 students
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Grades: K-4
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lowndes County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lowndes County, MS include Caledonia High School, New Hope High School and West Lowndes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lowndes County, MS?
9 public high schools are located in Lowndes County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County, MS?
Lowndes County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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