New Albany Public Schools School District
School District · New Albany, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,125
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,125
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#98 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below 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 #98 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. New Albany Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Albany Middle School (7.6/10), New Albany Elementary School (6.0/10), and New Albany High School (4.3/10). 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 Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | New Albany Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | New Albany High School | 4.3 / 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. District-level spending was $11,485 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, New Albany Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Albany Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, New Albany Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 66.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- New Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 2,125
- Teachers (FTE)
- 163
- District spending per student
- $11,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.0/10. 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 New Albany Public Schools?
New Albany Public Schools's district-level spending was $11,485 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 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 Middle School is the highest-rated school in New Albany Public Schools with a composite score of 7.6/10.
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 66.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. 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 6.0/10 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
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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