Lowndes Co School Dist School District
School District · Columbus, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,059
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,059
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#82 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,059
$1,553 vs Mississippi median
District size
5,360 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
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. The district invests $11,059 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, 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 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lowndes Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.6% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 5,360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 414
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lowndes Co School Dist?
Lowndes Co School Dist spends $11,059 per student per year.
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 7.5/10.
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 47.0%. 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 6.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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