Excellent
#99 of 863 schools in MS
Top 11% in state
MS School for Math and Science
High School · MS School for Math and Science · Columbus, MS
A high school in Columbus, MS serving grades 11th – 12th.
1100 College Street MUW 1627, Columbus, MS 39701
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 2 AP courses offered
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Columbus.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where MS School for Math and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average634/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,523
Median home value
$121,400
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 937 | Compare → |
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| West Lowndes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–12 | 4.8 mi | 216 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
MS School for Math and Science
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
MS School for Math and Science is listed in MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About MS School for Math and Science
MS School for Math and Science is a public high school in Columbus, MS, part of MS School for Math and Science, serving approximately 241 students in grades 11th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 863 schools in MS.
What's said publicly about MS School for Math and Science
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about MS School for Math and Science
What grades does MS School for Math and Science serve?
MS School for Math and Science serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend MS School for Math and Science?
MS School for Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MS School for Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at MS School for Math and Science is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does MS School for Math and Science rank in MS?
MS School for Math and Science ranks #99 of 863 schools in MS.
What is MS School for Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
MS School for Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is MS School for Math and Science a charter school?
No, MS School for Math and Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is MS School for Math and Science a Title I school?
No, MS School for Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS School for Math and Science?
4.6% of students at MS School for Math and Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lowndes County
- Phone
- (662) 329-7672
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 39701)
- 12,591
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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