New Site High School

Summary:

New Site High School is a public high school in New Site, Mississippi, serving 254 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Prentiss County School District, which is ranked 35 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

New Site High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Mississippi, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's students outperform state and district averages on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates of 80.3% in Algebra I, 74.1% in English II, 86.5% in Biology, and 81.3% in U.S. History. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, in contrast to the more diverse nearby schools like Saltillo High School and Tishomingo County High School. Additionally, New Site High School has an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, with over 98% of students qualifying for this program, suggesting a high level of economic need among the student population.

Despite the challenges faced by the high-poverty community it serves, New Site High School maintains a favorable learning environment with a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.2 to 12.8 over the past three school years. This level of academic excellence, combined with the school's commitment to supporting its economically disadvantaged students, makes New Site High School a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859

(662) 728-5205

District: Prentiss County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,256

Feeder schools for New Site High School:

Elementary:	Hills Chapel School
	Marietta Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Asian:

0.8%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Site High School ranks better than 93% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New Site 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 Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), Asian (0.8%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Site High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare New Site High School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Site High School is $12,256.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks New Site High School 16^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See New Site High School in the ranking list.)

Prentiss County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prentiss County School District 35^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Site High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	79.48	10^th	232	95.7%
2005	83.97	1^st	232	99.6%
2006	80.73	7^th	232	97.0%
2007	75.89	32^nd	232	86.2%
2008	76.66	34^th	235	85.5%
2009	64.35	87^th	235	63.0%
2010	71.45	54^th	235	77.0%
2011	60.46	92^nd	244	62.3%
2012	72.31	54^th	241	77.6%
2013	80.07	28^th	238	88.2%
2014	74.88	34^th	236	85.6%
2015	80.28	22^nd	226	90.3%
2016	76.88	34^th	231	85.3%
2017	80.92	27^th	237	88.6%
2018	85.48	15^th	233	93.6%
2019	86.23	13^th	233	94.4%
2021	87.26	10^th	231	95.7%
2022	88.71	7^th	228	96.9%
2023	84.89	15^th	226	93.4%
2024	84.88	16^th	228	93.0%

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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 Site High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	315	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
1991	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1992	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1993	299	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	299
1994	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1995	296	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
1996	296	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
1997	307	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1998	329	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1999	321	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	321
2000	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
2001	287	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
2002	259	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	260
2003	259	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	260
2004	258	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	259
2005	242	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	243
2006	249	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	250
2007	254	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2008	238	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	240
2009	254	1	0	0	0	0	0	255
2010	264	1	0	0	0	0	1	266
2011	280	0	0	0	0	0	0	280
2012	289	0	1	0	0	0	0	290
2013	296	0	1	0	0	0	0	297
2014	298	1	2	0	0	0	1	302
2015	311	2	1	1	0	0	0	315
2016	283	2	0	0	0	0	0	285
2017	288	2	1	2	0	0	0	293
2018	270	1	1	3	0	0	0	275
2019	249	1	1	1	0	0	0	252
2020	243	0	1	1	0	0	0	245
2021	221	0	1	0	0	0	1	223
2022	233	0	2	0	0	0	1	236
2023	249	1	3	0	0	0	1	254
2024	237	1	2	0	0	0	2	242

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 Site High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	315	16.5	19.0	n/a
1991	293	16.5	17.7	n/a
1992	291	16.7	17.4	46.7
1993	299	18.4	16.3	45.8
1994	291	16.6	17.5	41.2
1995	296	17.8	16.6	41.9
1996	296	17.8	16.6	41.9
1997	307	18.1	17.0	46.3
1998	329	19.9	16.5	45.3
1999	321	19.7	16.3	62
2000	293	18.9	15.5	60.8
2001	287	19.2	14.9	61
2002	260	18.6	14.0	66.5
2003	260	18.6	14.0	66.5
2004	259	19.8	13.1	41.3
2005	243	15.9	15.3	46.9
2006	250	19.4	12.9	53.6
2007	255	18.3	13.9	51.8
2008	240	20.6	11.7	52.5
2009	255	19.8	12.9	58
2010	266	18.8	14.0	62
2011	280	19.8	14.1	63.9
2012	290	22.3	12.9	62.4
2013	297	20.9	14.2	60.6
2014	302	20.3	14.8	56.6
2015	315	20.0	15.7	66.3
2016	285	18.0	15.8	70.9
2017	293	17.9	16.3	69.3
2018	275	18.8	14.5	60.4
2019	252	18.8	13.3	61.9
2020	245	19.8	12.3	64.1
2021	223	19.8	11.2	98.7
2022	236	18.4	12.8	98.7
2023	254	20.1	12.6	98.8
2024	242	19.8	12.1	71.1

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 Site High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	315	16.5	19.0	n/a
1991	293	16.5	17.7	n/a
1992	291	16.7	17.4	46.7
1993	299	18.4	16.3	45.8
1994	291	16.6	17.5	41.2
1995	296	17.8	16.6	41.9
1996	296	17.8	16.6	41.9
1997	307	18.1	17.0	46.3
1998	329	19.9	16.5	45.3
1999	321	19.7	16.3	62
2000	293	18.9	15.5	60.8
2001	287	19.2	14.9	61
2002	260	18.6	14.0	66.5
2003	260	18.6	14.0	66.5
2004	259	19.8	13.1	41.3
2005	243	15.9	15.3	46.9
2006	250	19.4	12.9	53.6
2007	255	18.3	13.9	51.8
2008	240	20.6	11.7	52.5
2009	255	19.8	12.9	58
2010	266	18.8	14.0	62
2011	280	19.8	14.1	63.9
2012	290	22.3	12.9	62.4
2013	297	20.9	14.2	60.6
2014	302	20.3	14.8	56.6
2015	315	20.0	15.7	66.3
2016	285	18.0	15.8	70.9
2017	293	17.9	16.3	69.3
2018	275	18.8	14.5	60.4
2019	252	18.8	13.3	61.9
2020	245	19.8	12.3	64.1
2021	223	19.8	11.2	98.7
2022	236	18.4	12.8	98.7
2023	254	20.1	12.6	98.8
2024	242	19.8	12.1	71.1

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 Site High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,487
2018	$9,102
2019	$9,847
2020	$12,152
2021	$11,462
2022	$12,256

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Site High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 15^th of 226 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (New Site High School)	70.9	80.6	9.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Prentiss County School District)	73.8	73.6	0.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (New Site High School)	61.6	77.9	16.3%
End of Course English II (Prentiss County School District)	56.3	63.4	7.1%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (New Site High School)	82.4	71.6	10.8%
End of Course Biology (Prentiss County School District)	78.6	70.4	8.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (New Site High School)	69.8	90.9	21.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Prentiss County School District)	62.6	80.7	18.1%
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	252	254	0.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	249	249
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	98.8%	36.9%

Schools Near New Site High School

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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 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
New Site High School	Public	9-12	1020 Hwy. 4 East	New Site	38859	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5205	242	20	12.1	71.1%	237 (97.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	84.9	16^th of 228 public high schools	93.0%		84.9	15^th of 226 public high schools	93.4%	1									80.3	74.1			86.5	81.3	$12,256
Northeast Middle School Regional Alternative	Public	5-12	103 Medical Drive	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 728-7144	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Booneville High School	Public	9-12	300 B W George E. Allen Dr.	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5445	365	24	15.5	40.3%	241 (66.0%)	90 (24.7%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	80	33^rd of 228 public high schools	85.5%		70.5	57^th of 226 public high schools	74.8%	24									72.8	69.5			78.8	84.7	$15,838
Prentiss County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	302 W. George E. Allen Dr.	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 728-9259	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tishomingo County Alternative School	Public	5-12	34a Monroe St	Tishomingo	38873	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County Sp Mun School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 438-6800	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tish. County Career And Technical Cent	Public	9-12	1421 Hwy 25 N	Tishomingo	38873	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County Sp Mun School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 438-6689	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Baldwyn High School	Public	5-12	512 North Fourth Street	Baldwyn	38824	Lee County	Baldwyn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 365-1020	473	35	13.6	68.1%	221 (46.7%)	217 (45.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.6%)	67.9	74^th of 228 public high schools	67.5%		61	89^th of 226 public high schools	60.6%	15	42.8	31.5	26.2	17.7	51.8	31.5	40.9	27.9	80.0	48.9	78.5	32.4	78.3	68.5	$14,306
Baldwyn Career Advancement Center	Public	9-12	120 Vandiver Street	Baldwyn	38824	Lee County	Baldwyn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 365-0062	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tishomingo County High School	Public	9-12	701 Hwy 72	Iuka	38852	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County Sp Mun School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 423-7300	605	41	14.5	59.3%	548 (90.6%)	10 (1.7%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	68.1	72^nd of 228 public high schools	68.4%		67.8	64^th of 226 public high schools	71.7%	8									82.9	50.6			74.4	71.2	$12,156
Itawamba Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Career Technical Drive	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 862-3137	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about New Site High School

How many students attend New Site High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended New Site High School.

Is New Site High School a good school?

Yes. New Site High School ranks in the top 7.0% of Mississippi high schools.

What is the racial makeup of New Site High School?

Students at New Site High School are 98% White.

What schools feed into New Site High School?

New Site High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hills Chapel School
Elementary : Marietta Elementary School

What district is New Site High School in?

Prentiss County School District

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