Middle Schools in New Albany Public Schools

New Albany Public Schools in Mississippi is served by one middle school, New Albany Middle School, which enrolls 470 students in grades 6-8 and has a student-teacher ratio of 12.8. The school is a standout performer across the state, maintaining a consistent 4-star rating and ranking in the 78th percentile of all Mississippi middle schools, while the district ranks in the 88th percentile of districts statewide. Even with 63.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school beats state averages in every subject and grade level, with its most impressive result being a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam in 2025–2026, a 34-point leap over the state average. Eighth-grade math proficiency also shines at 69.8%, nearly 20 points above the state, and the school’s lowest math score (6th grade, 58.2%) still outpaces the state average for that grade.

Year-over-year results show notable strengths and one area of concern. While 6th-grade ELA improved by 7.9 points and Algebra I jumped 14.6 points, both 7th- and 8th-grade ELA scores dropped by roughly 9 points, making 7th-grade ELA the school’s lowest subject score at 42.4%. Math scores remain consistently strong across all grades, and science proficiency rose to 64.8%, staying above the state. Chronic absenteeism sits at 15.1%, which is 8.8 points lower than the state average but 2.2 points higher than the district average—a modest area for improvement since the district and school are the same in this single-school district.

For parents, the takeaway is clear: New Albany Middle School delivers strong academic results despite economic challenges, with exceptional performance in advanced math and a stable, high ranking over the past three years. The school improved dramatically from a 78th-place state ranking in 2023–2024 to 53rd in 2024–2025, then slipped only slightly to 56th in 2025–2026—negligible movement given the high overall percentile. The main opportunity for growth lies in upper-grade literacy support, particularly 7th and 8th grade ELA, and in shaving a few points off chronic absenteeism. With its 4-star track record and clear areas for targeted improvement, this is a school that combines proven success with realistic pathways to even better outcomes.