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Mississippi School For Math And Science

Public, Magnet Grades 11-12

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 100% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

The Mississippi School for Math and Science (MSMS) is a public magnet high school located in Columbus, Mississippi, serving students in grades 11-12 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Mississippi School for Math and Science District, which is ranked 1 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MSMS consistently ranks as the #1 high school in Mississippi, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 100% proficiency in MAAP/Algebra I, MAAP/English II, MAAP/Biology, and MAAP/U.S. History1 in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly outperforming the state averages. MSMS also maintains an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.4% to 99.0% over the past few years, higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 11.1, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students.

In comparison, the nearby schools, such as Caledonia High School, West Point High School, New Hope High School, West Lowndes High School, and Columbus High School, all have significantly lower academic performance and state rankings, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.1% to 93.9% on the MAAP assessments, and higher chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that MSMS serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance.

240

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5th Ave South and MSCW Dr
Columbus, MS 39701

(662) 329-7672

District: Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.6%

Asian:

20.0%

African American:

16.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2011 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (100% vs 66% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Mississippi high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school100%

District avg100%

Mississippi avg66%

1^st of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 130Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	99.7	1 of 232	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	97.8	1 of 228	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	97.0	1 of 226	99.6%	★★★★★
2021	99.7	1 of 231	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	100.0	1 of 233	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	1 of 233	99.6%	★★★★★
2012	97.1	1 of 241	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	86.9	1 of 244	99.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+33 vs state

English II100%+51 vs state

Biology100%+38 vs state

U.S. History198%+28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Mississippi School For Math And Science	Public, Magnet	11-12	5th Ave South and MSCW Dr	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science	No	Yes	No	No	(662) 329-7672	240	26	9.2		131 (54.6%)	39 (16.3%)	13 (5.4%)	48 (20.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	99.7	1^st of 232 public high schools	99.6%		97.8	1^st of 228 public high schools	99.6%						100.0	100.0		100.0	98.1
McKellar Vocational Center	Public	9-12	810 N Browder Street	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7290	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Columbus High School	Public	9-12	215 Hemlock St	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7200	865	74	11.6	99.8%	18 (2.1%)	813 (94.0%)	23 (2.7%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	6.2	222^nd of 232 public high schools	4.3%		11.5	206^th of 228 public high schools	9.6%	16					38.4	17.9		33.3	48.5	$13,613
Lowndes County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	1085 Lehmberg Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-5038	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Lowndes High School	Public	7-12	644 South Frontage Road	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-5070	206	27	7.6	98.5%	6 (2.9%)	196 (95.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	28.8	159^th of 232 public high schools	31.5%		22.5	180^th of 228 public high schools	21.1%	21	20.7	33.4	44.8	33.4	27.0	38.3	47.6	33.4	43.8	$20,230
New Hope High School	Public	9-12	2920 New Hope Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-4701	787	61	12.8	61.6%	394 (50.1%)	357 (45.4%)	10 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	19 (2.4%)	70.3	73^rd of 232 public high schools	68.5%		48.4	128^th of 228 public high schools	43.9%	55					71.6	62.8		67.6	49.5	$12,236
Caledonia High School	Public	9-12	111 Confederate Drive	Caledonia	39740	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 356-2001	640	51	12.6	42.3%	462 (72.2%)	104 (16.3%)	37 (5.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.3%)	90.1	15^th of 232 public high schools	93.5%		82.7	24^th of 228 public high schools	89.5%	9					75.4	72.6		93.9	79.0	$13,322
West Point Vocational Comp	Public	9-12	3413 East Church Hill Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 494-6176	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Point High School	Public	8-12	90 S. Eshman Avenue	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-5083	1,010	82	12.3		146 (14.5%)	817 (80.9%)	12 (1.2%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (2.9%)	18.1	191^st of 232 public high schools	17.7%		31.9	158^th of 228 public high schools	30.7%	33		35.5		38.1	56.6	29.1	35.2	40.5	56.9	$13,318
The Learning Center Alternative	Public	5-12	2926 Sisteenth Section Road	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 323-1462	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mississippi School For Math And Science

What is the racial makeup of Mississippi School For Math And Science?

Students at Mississippi School For Math And Science are 55% White, 20% Asian, 16% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Mississippi School For Math And Science in?

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

Is Mississippi School For Math And Science a good school?

Yes! Mississippi School For Math And Science is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 232 Mississippi high schools.

How many students attend Mississippi School For Math And Science?

In the 2024-25 school year, 240 students attended Mississippi School For Math And Science.

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