Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Hebron Attendance Center 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hebron Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hebron Attendance Center's student population of 259 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Hebron Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hebron Attendance Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
64%
47%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hebron Attendance Center's ranking?
New Hebron Attendance Center is ranked #697 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are New Hebron Attendance Center often compared to?
New Hebron Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like J E Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend New Hebron Attendance Center?
259 students attend New Hebron Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of New Hebron Attendance Center students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hebron Attendance Center?
New Hebron Attendance Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Hebron Attendance Center offer ?
New Hebron Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hebron Attendance Center part of?
New Hebron Attendance Center is part of Lawrence Co School District.
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