Top Rankings
New Albany 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,125 students in New Albany School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in New Albany School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,125 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Albany School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
5%
% Black
26%
47%
% White
50%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,952 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,665 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,952
$12,205
Spending / Student
$10,665
$12,074
Best New Albany School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Albany High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
New Albany Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 1,073 students
Rank: #33.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 58% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 456 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 Education
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 School District?
New Albany School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,125 students.
What is the rank of New Albany School District?
New Albany School District is ranked #15 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Albany School District?
50% of New Albany School District students are White, 26% 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 School District?
New Albany School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is New Albany School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,665 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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