New Hope High School is located in Columbus, Mississippi, US. It is part of the Lowndes County School District. The principal of the school as of 2025 is Matt Smith.
Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, New Hope High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
New Hope High School's student population of 818 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
New Hope High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope High School is 0.54, 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
#210 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
49%
47%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope High School's ranking?
New Hope High School is ranked #210 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are New Hope High School often compared to?
New Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus High School, Caledonia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hope High School?
The graduation rate of New Hope High School is 91%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Hope High School?
818 students attend New Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of New Hope High School students are Black, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope High School?
New Hope High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Hope High School offer ?
New Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hope High School part of?
New Hope High School is part of Lowndes Co School District.
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