Summary:
The Lowndes County School District in Mississippi is home to three high schools serving grades 9-12: New Hope High School, Caledonia High School, and West Lowndes High School. While the schools share a common district, their academic performance and student demographics vary significantly.
Caledonia High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Mississippi with a 4-star rating. Its students excel on state assessments, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, West Lowndes High School struggles, ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools with a 1-star rating. The school's students have significantly lower proficiency rates on state tests compared to the district and state.
The racial composition of the schools also varies greatly, with New Hope High School having a relatively balanced student population, Caledonia High School having a majority White student body, and West Lowndes High School being predominantly African American. All three schools have extremely high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district.
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