New Albany High School

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New Albany High School ranks 53 rd of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

New Albany High School is a public high school serving 584 students in grades 9-12 in New Albany, Mississippi, which is part of the Pontotoc County School District. This well-performing school has consistently exceeded state averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 25% of Mississippi high schools in recent years.

New Albany High School's academic performance is particularly strong, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in core subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate was 76.3% compared to the state average of 67.4%, and its U.S. History proficiency rate was 80.6% compared to the state average of 70.8%. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking as high as 5th out of 231 high schools in Mississippi.

Compared to nearby high schools like South Pontotoc High School, Saltillo High School, and Ripley High School, New Albany High School stands out for its more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 19.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, New Albany High School has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652

(662) 534-1805

District: New Albany Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,744

Feeder schools for New Albany High School:

Elementary:	New Albany Elementary School
Middle:	New Albany Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 596

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.7%

African American:

26.7%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Albany High School ranks better than 76.8% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New Albany High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at New Albany High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), African American (26.7%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Albany High School is 18.5. (See more...)

Compare New Albany High School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Albany High School is $13,744.

Schooldigger Rankings:

New Albany High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks New Albany High School 53^rd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See New Albany High School in the ranking list.)

New Albany Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Albany Public Schools 19^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Albany High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	68.68	61^st	232	73.7%
2005	67.76	64^th	232	72.4%
2006	72.93	34^th	232	85.3%
2007	74.28	42^nd	232	81.9%
2008	68.47	67^th	235	71.5%
2009	66.65	74^th	235	68.5%
2010	73.57	46^th	235	80.4%
2011	76.94	26^th	244	89.3%
2012	86.89	5^th	241	97.9%
2013	83.59	11^th	238	95.4%
2014	26.39	192^nd	236	18.6%
2015	75.73	31^st	226	86.3%
2016	84.33	15^th	231	93.5%
2017	81.55	25^th	237	89.5%
2018	75.32	40^th	233	82.8%
2019	80.01	26^th	233	88.8%
2021	91.99	5^th	231	97.8%
2022	78.75	36^th	228	84.2%
2023	66.36	68^th	226	69.9%
2024	73.99	53^rd	228	76.8%

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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 New Albany High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	406	165	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	571
1991	409	174	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	590
1992	404	165	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	572
1993	361	162	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	526
1994	381	171	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	554
1995	352	169	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	522
1996	352	169	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	522
1997	378	173	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	552
1998	334	171	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	507
1999	366	147	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	515
2000	378	148	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	529
2001	261	157	1	107	0	n/a	n/a	526
2002	380	174	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	565
2003	380	174	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	565
2004	354	180	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	547
2005	346	178	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	546
2006	338	187	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	544
2007	353	203	5	24	0	n/a	n/a	585
2008	357	191	4	23	0	n/a	n/a	575
2009	360	201	5	40	0	0	0	606
2010	369	215	3	47	0	0	0	634
2011	356	214	2	50	0	0	0	622
2012	365	203	2	43	0	0	0	613
2013	337	190	3	49	0	0	0	579
2014	332	176	4	51	0	0	3	566
2015	376	183	4	53	1	0	0	617
2016	328	182	4	52	0	0	0	566
2017	321	161	8	57	0	0	7	554
2018	329	167	6	60	0	0	8	570
2019	309	140	4	75	0	1	7	536
2020	321	147	8	80	0	2	14	572
2021	326	142	9	80	1	2	22	582
2022	320	135	5	86	1	2	25	574
2023	310	153	8	87	1	1	24	584
2024	302	159	13	91	1	0	30	596

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 New Albany High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	571	27.1	21.0	n/a
1991	590	26.2	22.5	n/a
1992	572	27.0	21.1	30.6
1993	526	26.4	19.9	31.6
1994	554	25.5	21.7	31.2
1995	522	27.1	19.3	34.7
1996	522	27.1	19.3	34.7
1997	552	29.6	18.6	39.9
1998	507	29.7	17.1	40.8
1999	515	29.1	17.7	47.4
2000	529	29.7	17.8	45.6
2001	526	41.8	12.6	50.8
2002	565	34.5	16.4	54.7
2003	565	34.5	16.4	54.7
2004	547	33.6	16.3	39.3
2005	546	32.0	17.1	39.9
2006	544	31.5	17.3	41.5
2007	585	32.1	18.2	46
2008	575	33.5	17.2	46.6
2009	606	32.9	18.4	54.8
2010	634	32.5	19.5	56.9
2011	622	30.7	20.2	60
2012	613	30.1	20.3	56.9
2013	579	28.5	20.2	57.2
2014	566	29.4	19.2	57.1
2015	617	29.0	21.2	52.8
2016	566	32.0	17.6	56
2017	554	31.0	17.8	56
2018	570	27.4	20.7	54.4
2019	536	32.8	16.3	55.4
2020	572	32.1	17.8	55.6
2021	582	31.0	18.7	99.5
2022	574	29.8	19.2	99.5
2023	584	37.3	15.6	99.5
2024	596	32.0	18.5	48

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 New Albany High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	571	27.1	21.0	n/a
1991	590	26.2	22.5	n/a
1992	572	27.0	21.1	30.6
1993	526	26.4	19.9	31.6
1994	554	25.5	21.7	31.2
1995	522	27.1	19.3	34.7
1996	522	27.1	19.3	34.7
1997	552	29.6	18.6	39.9
1998	507	29.7	17.1	40.8
1999	515	29.1	17.7	47.4
2000	529	29.7	17.8	45.6
2001	526	41.8	12.6	50.8
2002	565	34.5	16.4	54.7
2003	565	34.5	16.4	54.7
2004	547	33.6	16.3	39.3
2005	546	32.0	17.1	39.9
2006	544	31.5	17.3	41.5
2007	585	32.1	18.2	46
2008	575	33.5	17.2	46.6
2009	606	32.9	18.4	54.8
2010	634	32.5	19.5	56.9
2011	622	30.7	20.2	60
2012	613	30.1	20.3	56.9
2013	579	28.5	20.2	57.2
2014	566	29.4	19.2	57.1
2015	617	29.0	21.2	52.8
2016	566	32.0	17.6	56
2017	554	31.0	17.8	56
2018	570	27.4	20.7	54.4
2019	536	32.8	16.3	55.4
2020	572	32.1	17.8	55.6
2021	582	31.0	18.7	99.5
2022	574	29.8	19.2	99.5
2023	584	37.3	15.6	99.5
2024	596	32.0	18.5	48

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Albany High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,853
2018	$11,260
2019	$10,968
2020	$11,706
2021	$12,292
2022	$13,744

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Albany High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 68^th of 226 High schools	18.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (New Albany High School)	77.6	60.3	17.3%
End of Course Algebra I (New Albany Public Schools)	79.9	68.9	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (New Albany High School)	55.4	56.3	0.9%
End of Course English II (New Albany Public Schools)	55.4	56.3	0.9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (New Albany High School)	68.1	71.6	3.5%
End of Course Biology (New Albany Public Schools)	68.1	71.6	3.5%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (New Albany High School)	67.8	80	12.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (New Albany Public Schools)	67.8	80	12.2%
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	536	584	9%
African American	140	153	9.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	75	87	16%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	309	310	0.3%
Two or More Races	7	24	242.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.4%	99.5%	44.1%

Schools Near New Albany High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
New Albany High School	Public	9-12	201 Highway 15 North	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1805	596	32	18.5	48.0%	302 (50.7%)	159 (26.7%)	91 (15.3%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	74	53^rd of 228 public high schools	76.8%		66.4	68^th of 226 public high schools	69.9%	15	76.3	52.5	74.7	80.6	$13,744
School Of Career And Technical Educational	Public	9-12	203 Highway 15 North	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1810	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Pontotoc High School	Public	9-12	8324 Hwy 15 North	Ecru	38841	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-5612	520	38	13.7	58.1%	371 (71.3%)	58 (11.2%)	82 (15.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	66.9	76^th of 228 public high schools	66.7%		65.9	71^st of 226 public high schools	68.6%	5	72.2	43.8	68.5	86.2	$13,313
Pontotoc County Alternative Program	Public	5-12	354 Center Ridge Drive	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-4812	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pontotoc Ridge Career & Technical County	Public	9-12	354 Center Ridge Drive	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-1826	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pontotoc High School	Public	9-12	123 North Main Street	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-1275	713	45	15.7	72.2%	327 (45.9%)	216 (30.3%)	143 (20.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	54.1	108^th of 228 public high schools	52.6%		50.5	119^th of 226 public high schools	47.3%	11	64.7	49.1	65.4	66.4	$10,487
Ripley High School	Public	9-12	720 S Clayton Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 837-7583	491	35	13.9	74.9%	238 (48.5%)	136 (27.7%)	81 (16.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.9%)	78.5	39^th of 228 public high schools	82.9%		83	21^st of 226 public high schools	90.7%	18	89.0	51.3	71.3	88.7	$11,736
Saltillo High School	Public	9-12	146 Tiger Dr.	Saltillo	38866	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 869-5466	930	54	17.3	36.7%	712 (76.6%)	168 (18.1%)	12 (1.3%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.8%)	61.1	92^nd of 228 public high schools	59.6%		62.4	83^rd of 226 public high schools	63.3%	9	57.9	50.6	69.5	79.6	$9,801
South Pontotoc High School	Public	9-12	1523 South Pontotoc Rd	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-5925	447	32	13.8	54.6%	373 (83.4%)	31 (6.9%)	31 (6.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	70.5	63^rd of 228 public high schools	72.4%		62	85^th of 226 public high schools	62.4%	22	76.0	49.6	76.5	77.4	$13,375

Frequently Asked Questions about New Albany High School

What is the racial makeup of New Albany High School?

Students at New Albany High School are 51% White, 27% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend New Albany High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 596 students attended New Albany High School.

What schools feed into New Albany High School?

New Albany High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : New Albany Elementary School
Middle : New Albany Middle School

Is New Albany High School a good school?

New Albany High School ranks 53^rd of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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