For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,793 students in New Albany, MS (there are , serving 79 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in New Albany, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in New Albany, MS are Ingomar Attendance Center, New Albany High School and New Albany Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Albany, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in New Albany have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Albany, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ingomar Attendance Center
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1384 Cr 101
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
Grades: PK-12
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
New Albany High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
New Albany Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 1,073 students
Rank: #44.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Albany/s.tippah/union Co. Alt
Alternative School
915 Denmill Road
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
School Of Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
203 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Albany, MS?
The top ranked public schools in New Albany, MS include Ingomar Attendance Center, New Albany High School and New Albany Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Albany?
6 public schools are located in New Albany.
What percentage of students in New Albany go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in New Albany are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Albany?
New Albany public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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