Best Schools in New Site, Mississippi
1 schools · 1 High
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New Site High School
High · Prentiss Co School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.8
out of 10
Median Home
$133,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.8
out of 10
Median Home
$133,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +9.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among New Site schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in New Site
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Site High School | 8.8 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.8/10
- Median household income
- $65,980
- Median home value
- $133,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 95%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How New Site compares
Median household income
$66k
126% of Mississippi median
About Schools in New Site, Mississippi
New Site, Mississippi is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 8.8 out of 10, schools in New Site perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in New Site is New Site High School with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
New Site is served by 1 school district: PRENTISS CO SCHOOL DIST. These districts collectively serve 2,307 students.
New Site's community shows 6% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $65,980. The poverty rate in the area is 1.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 242 students · 9th–12th | 8.8 |
Schools in New Site
New Site, Mississippi · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$65,980
Median Home Value
$133,200
Population
623
College Educated
6%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Community Profile
New Site has a median household income of $65,980. It is a community where 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $133,200. The local poverty rate of 1.3% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in New Site, Mississippi
How many schools are in New Site, Mississippi?
New Site has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in New Site, Mississippi?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in New Site is 8.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in New Site, Mississippi?
The top-ranked school in New Site on MySchoolScout is New Site High School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best high school in New Site, Mississippi?
The top-ranked high school in New Site on MySchoolScout is New Site High School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
How many school districts serve New Site, Mississippi?
New Site is served by 1 school district: Prentiss Co School Dist.
What is the education level in New Site, Mississippi?
According to Census data, 6% of adults in New Site have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in New Site, Mississippi?
The median household income in New Site is approximately $65,980 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Site, Mississippi?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in New Site is 12.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in New Site, Mississippi?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.