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Best Middle Schools in Columbus, MS


At a glance
2
Schools
1,201
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedNew Hope Middle School119th of 266 Mississippi middle schools
Summary:

The city of Columbus, Mississippi is home to two middle schools: New Hope Middle School and Columbus Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are overseen by the Lowndes County School District and the Columbus Municipal School District, respectively.

Based on the available data, New Hope Middle School appears to be the stronger-performing school in the area. It consistently ranks in the top half of Mississippi middle schools and outperforms Columbus Middle School on standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. Additionally, New Hope Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more economically diverse student population.

In contrast, Columbus Middle School lags significantly behind the district and state averages on academic assessments. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may contribute to its lower performance. Overall, the data suggests that parents in the Columbus, Mississippi area may want to consider New Hope Middle School as a stronger educational option for their children.

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E = Elementary, M = Middle, H = High, A = Alternative, P = Private





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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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