Serving 596 students in grades 9-12, New Albany High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
New Albany High School's student population of 596 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
New Albany High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Albany High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
27%
47%
White
51%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Albany High School's ranking?
New Albany High School is ranked #98 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Albany High School?
The graduation rate of New Albany High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Albany High School?
596 students attend New Albany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of New Albany High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Albany High School?
New Albany High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Albany High School offer ?
New Albany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Albany High School part of?
New Albany High School is part of New Albany School District.
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