New Albany Public Schools School District
School District · New Albany, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating New Albany Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New Albany Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
New Albany Elementary School
New Albany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Albany Middle School
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New Albany High School
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How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#49 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,485
$1,127 vs Mississippi median
District size
2,125 students
Typical than Mississippi median
The short answer
New Albany Public Schools ranks #49 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. New Albany Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Albany Elementary School (7.8/10), New Albany Middle School (7.1/10), and New Albany High School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among New Albany Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in New Albany Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Albany Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | New Albany Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | New Albany High School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Albany Public Schools
New Albany Public Schools is a New Albany, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 2,125 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $11,485 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, New Albany Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Albany Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, New Albany Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in New Albany Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Albany Public Schools with test data.
Schools in New Albany Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- New Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 2,125
- Teachers (FTE)
- 163
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Albany Public Schools?
New Albany Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Albany Public Schools?
The average composite rating for New Albany Public Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Albany Public Schools?
New Albany Public Schools spends $11,485 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Albany Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Albany Public Schools is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Albany Public Schools?
New Albany Elementary School is the highest-rated school in New Albany Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in New Albany Public Schools?
Across schools in New Albany Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Albany Public Schools compare to other districts in Mississippi?
New Albany Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 3 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.6%
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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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