Top Rankings
New Albany Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,113 students in New Albany Public Schools 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 New Albany Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
5 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,113 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Albany Public Schools 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 95% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
333 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
4%
# Black Students
534 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
25%
47%
# White Students
1,077 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
51%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
189
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
176
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
166
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
34
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,020 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,726 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,020
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,726
$11,965
Best New Albany Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Albany High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
New Albany Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 1,021 students
Rank: #33.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Albany/s.tippah/union Co. Alt
Alternative School
915 Denmill Road
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
School Of Career And Technical Ed
Vocational School
203 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Albany Public Schools School District?
New Albany Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,113 students.
What is the rank of New Albany Public Schools School District?
New Albany Public Schools School District is ranked #21 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Albany Public Schools School District?
51% of New Albany Public Schools School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Albany Public Schools School District?
New Albany Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is New Albany Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,726 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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