Lowndes Co School Dist School District
School District · Columbus, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,360
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,360
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#79 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,059
$1,553 vs Mississippi median
District size
5,360 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Lowndes Co School Dist ranks #79 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Lowndes Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caledonia Elementary School (6.9/10), New Hope Middle School (6.9/10), and Caledonia Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lowndes Co School Dist schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lowndes Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lowndes Co School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caledonia Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | New Hope Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Caledonia Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | New Hope Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | West Lowndes Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | West Lowndes High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | New Hope High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Caledonia High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lowndes Co School Dist
Lowndes Co School Dist is a Columbus, Mississippi school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 5,360 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $11,059 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Lowndes Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caledonia Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lowndes Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lowndes Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lowndes Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Lowndes Co School Dist
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 5,360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 414
- District spending per student
- $11,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lowndes Co School Dist?
Lowndes Co School Dist has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lowndes Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Lowndes Co School Dist is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lowndes Co School Dist?
Lowndes Co School Dist's district-level spending was $11,059 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lowndes Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lowndes Co School Dist is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lowndes Co School Dist?
Caledonia Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lowndes Co School Dist with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lowndes Co School Dist?
Across schools in Lowndes Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lowndes Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Lowndes Co School Dist has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.2%
How we rate schools
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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.
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