For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,793 students in 38652, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 38652, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38652, MS are Ingomar Attendance Center, New Albany Elementary School and New Albany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38652 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38652, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38652, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ingomar Attendance Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1384 Cr 101
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
Gr: PK-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
New Albany Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
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
Gr: PK-5 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
New Albany High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
School Of Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
203 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38652, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38652, MS include Ingomar Attendance Center, New Albany Elementary School and New Albany High School.
How many public schools are located in 38652?
6 public schools are located in 38652.
What percentage of students in 38652 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 38652 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38652?
38652 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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