Below Average
#698 of 863 schools in MS
West Lowndes High School
High School · Lowndes Co School Dist · Columbus, MS
A Lowndes Co School Dist high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
646 S. FRONTAGE ROAD, Columbus, MS 39701
- Math 35% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Lowndes High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Lowndes 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average634/100K
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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
$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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS School for Math and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 11–12 | 4.8 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Caledonia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 641 | Compare → |
| New Hope High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 818 | 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.
Lowndes Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Lowndes High School is listed in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Lowndes High School
West Lowndes High School is a public high school in Columbus, MS, part of Lowndes Co School Dist, serving approximately 216 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Lowndes High School
What grades does West Lowndes High School serve?
West Lowndes High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West Lowndes High School?
West Lowndes High School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes High School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Lowndes High School rank in MS?
West Lowndes High School ranks #698 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Lowndes High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Lowndes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 West Lowndes High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lowndes High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Lowndes High School a charter school?
No, West Lowndes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Lowndes High School a Title I school?
No, West Lowndes High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lowndes High School?
100.0% of students at West Lowndes 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (662) 244-5070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- 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.
- 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 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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