Excellent
#39 of 863 schools in MS
Top 4% in state
New Site High School
High School · Prentiss Co School Dist · New Site, MS
A Prentiss Co School Dist high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1020 Hwy. 4 East, New Site, MS 38859
- Math 93% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Site High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Site High School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average460/100K
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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
$65,980
Median home value
$133,200
College educated
5.7%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in PRENTISS CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumpertown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
| Thrasher High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 436 | Compare → |
| Wheeler High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 609 | 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.
Prentiss Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Site High School is listed in PRENTISS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Site High School
New Site High School is a public high school in New Site, MS, part of Prentiss Co School Dist, serving approximately 242 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Site High School
What grades does New Site High School serve?
New Site High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Site High School?
New Site High School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Site High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Site High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Site High School rank in MS?
New Site High School ranks #39 of 863 schools in MS.
What is New Site High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Site High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Site High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Site High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Site High School a charter school?
No, New Site High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Site High School a Title I school?
No, New Site High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Site High School?
71.1% of students at New Site High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Prentiss County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (662) 728-5205
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 38859)
- 623
- Area median age
- 47
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 38859; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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