Mississippi School For Math And Science

Summary:

The Mississippi School for Math and Science (MSMS) is a public high school serving grades 11-12 in Columbus, Mississippi. With just 231 students, MSMS is a specialized school focused on mathematics and science education, and it is ranked as the top high school in the state of Mississippi.

MSMS stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. Academically, the school's students demonstrate exceptional performance, with 100% proficiency in MAAP/English II and 99.1% proficiency in MAAP/U.S. History1 - far exceeding the state averages. MSMS also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a significant Asian student representation that is not seen elsewhere. Additionally, MSMS serves a high-need student population, with over 98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.6, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

The consistent top ranking of MSMS, its commitment to providing educational opportunities to a diverse and economically disadvantaged student body, and its ability to foster a personalized learning environment in a specialized STEM-focused curriculum make it a model for other schools in Columbus Municipal School District, Lowndes County School District, and West Point Consolidated School District.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 11-12

5th Ave South and MSCW Dr
Columbus, MS 39701

(662) 329-7672

District: Mississippi School For Math And Science

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

Asian:

18.7%

African American:

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mississippi School For Math And Science ranks better than 99.6% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mississippi School For Math And Science who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Mississippi School For Math And Science is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Asian (18.7%), African American (17.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mississippi School For Math And Science is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Mississippi School For Math And Science employs 21.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mississippi School For Math And Science was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mississippi School For Math And Science 1^st of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Mississippi School For Math And Science in the ranking list.)

Mississippi School For Math And Science:

SchoolDigger ranks Mississippi School For Math And Science 1^st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2011	86.91	1^st	244	99.6%
2012	97.10	1^st	241	99.6%
2018	99.70	1^st	233	99.6%
2019	99.99	1^st	233	99.6%
2021	99.74	1^st	231	99.6%
2023	96.99	1^st	226	99.6%
2024	97.79	1^st	228	99.6%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	198	43	15	2	1	n/a	n/a	259
1992	209	37	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	257
1993	207	39	21	1	1	n/a	n/a	269
1994	193	49	30	1	2	n/a	n/a	275
1995	186	58	27	0	2	n/a	n/a	273
1996	186	58	27	0	2	n/a	n/a	273
1997	195	50	27	1	1	n/a	n/a	274
1998	199	41	28	2	0	n/a	n/a	270
1999	205	34	26	3	0	n/a	n/a	268
2000	198	41	23	2	0	n/a	n/a	264
2001	181	59	26	5	0	n/a	n/a	271
2002	178	47	21	5	0	n/a	n/a	251
2003	178	47	21	5	0	n/a	n/a	251
2004	174	42	25	3	0	n/a	n/a	244
2005	177	39	20	1	2	n/a	n/a	239
2006	176	53	22	2	2	n/a	n/a	255
2007	173	48	25	6	3	n/a	n/a	255
2008	152	48	31	5	3	n/a	n/a	239
2009	123	59	36	2	1	0	0	221
2010	121	81	34	1	0	0	0	237
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	136	66	28	3	0	0	1	234
2015	138	60	33	7	1	0	2	241
2016	142	54	37	6	1	0	5	245
2017	156	40	30	4	0	0	6	236
2018	140	52	31	4	1	0	6	234
2019	136	58	35	3	1	0	5	238
2020	135	52	40	3	0	0	8	238
2021	128	47	51	2	1	1	9	239
2022	112	59	47	3	2	1	8	232
2023	109	52	45	8	4	1	12	231
2024	125	43	45	10	4	1	13	241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	259	21.9	11.8	n/a
1992	257	23.4	10.9	n/a
1993	269	23.8	11.3	n/a
1994	275	23.8	11.6	n/a
1995	273	23.4	11.7	n/a
1996	273	23.4	11.7	n/a
1997	274	24.9	11.0	n/a
1998	270	24.0	11.3	n/a
1999	268	23.6	11.4	n/a
2000	264	26.4	10.0	n/a
2001	271	24.8	10.9	n/a
2002	251	22.8	11.0	n/a
2003	251	22.8	11.0	n/a
2004	244	24.0	10.2	n/a
2005	239	21.1	11.3	n/a
2006	255	23.6	10.8	98.8
2007	255	24.4	10.5	n/a
2008	239	24.0	10.0	0
2009	221	24.0	9.2	n/a
2010	237	24.1	9.8	n/a
2012	0	22.9	n/a	n/a
2013	234	22.4	10.4	0
2015	241	22.0	10.9	98.8
2016	245	23.0	10.6	98.8
2017	236	22.8	10.3	98.7
2018	234	22.1	10.5	29.1
2019	238	21.5	11.0	26.1
2020	238	21.7	10.9	98.7
2021	239	21.5	11.0	98.7
2022	232	22.7	10.1	98.7
2023	231	21.5	10.6	98.7
2024	241	21.6	11.1	4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	259	21.9	11.8	n/a
1992	257	23.4	10.9	n/a
1993	269	23.8	11.3	n/a
1994	275	23.8	11.6	n/a
1995	273	23.4	11.7	n/a
1996	273	23.4	11.7	n/a
1997	274	24.9	11.0	n/a
1998	270	24.0	11.3	n/a
1999	268	23.6	11.4	n/a
2000	264	26.4	10.0	n/a
2001	271	24.8	10.9	n/a
2002	251	22.8	11.0	n/a
2003	251	22.8	11.0	n/a
2004	244	24.0	10.2	n/a
2005	239	21.1	11.3	n/a
2006	255	23.6	10.8	98.8
2007	255	24.4	10.5	n/a
2008	239	24.0	10.0	0
2009	221	24.0	9.2	n/a
2010	237	24.1	9.8	n/a
2012	0	22.9	n/a	n/a
2013	234	22.4	10.4	0
2015	241	22.0	10.9	98.8
2016	245	23.0	10.6	98.8
2017	236	22.8	10.3	98.7
2018	234	22.1	10.5	29.1
2019	238	21.5	11.0	26.1
2020	238	21.7	10.9	98.7
2021	239	21.5	11.0	98.7
2022	232	22.7	10.1	98.7
2023	231	21.5	10.6	98.7
2024	241	21.6	11.1	4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 233 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 226 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Mississippi School For Math And Science)	100	100
End of Course English II (Mississippi School For Math And Science)	100	100
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi School For Math And Science)	99	98	1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi School For Math And Science)	99	98	1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	238	231	2.9%
African American	58	52	10.3%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	35	45	28.6%
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	136	109	19.9%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.1%	98.7%	72.7%

Schools Near Mississippi School For Math And Science

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Mississippi School For Math And Science	Public, Magnet	11-12	5th Ave South and MSCW Dr	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Mississippi School For Math And Science	No	Yes	No	No	(662) 329-7672	241	22	11.1	4.6%	125 (51.9%)	43 (17.8%)	10 (4.1%)	45 (18.7%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.4%)	97.8	1^st of 228 public high schools	99.6%		97	1^st of 226 public high schools	99.6%							100.0			99.1
McKellar Vocational Center	Public	9-12	810 N Browder Street	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7290	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Columbus High School	Public	9-12	215 Hemlock Street	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7200	937	59	15.8	100.0%	25 (2.7%)	886 (94.6%)	16 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	11.5	206^th of 228 public high schools	9.6%		9.8	210^th of 226 public high schools	7.1%	4					29.1	18.2		42.1	57.0	$14,624
Lowndes County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	1085 Lehmberg Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-5038	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Lowndes High School	Public	7-12	644 South Frontage Road	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-5070	216	27	7.8	100.0%	8 (3.7%)	208 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	180^th of 228 public high schools	21.1%		10.3	209^th of 226 public high schools	7.5%	29	24.0	17.2	44.0	48.2	78.6	10.6	48.2	40.7	55.6	$17,024
New Hope High School	Public	9-12	2920 New Hope Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-4701	818	53	15.4	61.2%	386 (47.2%)	401 (49.0%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	14 (1.7%)	48.4	128^th of 228 public high schools	43.9%		54.8	106^th of 226 public high schools	53.1%	22					68.8	46.7		60.4	61.1	$10,850
Caledonia High School	Public	9-12	111 Confederate Drive	Caledonia	39740	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 356-2001	641	44	14.5	42.7%	470 (73.3%)	117 (18.3%)	30 (4.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	82.7	24^th of 228 public high schools	89.5%		80	33^rd of 226 public high schools	85.4%	9					76.2	66.2		76.5	84.5	$11,448
West Point Vocational Comp	Public	9-12	3413 East Church Hill Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 494-6176	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Point High School	Public	8-12	90 S. Eshman Avenue	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-5083	1,038	72	14.3	100.0%	155 (14.9%)	852 (82.1%)	14 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.3%)	31.9	158^th of 228 public high schools	30.7%		25.5	172^nd of 226 public high schools	23.9%	14		32.1		43.8	64.5	21.7	47.8	49.7	66.5	$13,330
The Learning Center Alternative	Public	5-12	2926 Sisteenth Section Road	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	No	(662) 323-1462	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mississippi School For Math And Science

What is the racial makeup of Mississippi School For Math And Science?

Students at Mississippi School For Math And Science are 52% White, 19% Asian, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Mississippi School For Math And Science?

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Mississippi School For Math And Science.

Is Mississippi School For Math And Science a good school?

Yes! Mississippi School For Math And Science is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 228 Mississippi high schools.

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