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New Albany Middle School

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New Albany Middle School ranks 56 th of 263 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

56^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 263 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

New Albany Middle School serves 470 students in grades 6–8 in New Albany, MS, and is part of New Albany Public Schools, the highest-ranked district in the immediate region (16th of 134 in Mississippi). The school currently ranks 56th of 260 Mississippi middle schools with a 4-star rating, placing it in the upper quarter of the state and ahead of every nearby middle school with comparable data, including North Pontotoc Middle School (91st), Ripley Middle School (105th), and Guntown Middle School (111th).

Math is where this school truly stands out. In 8th grade, 69.8% of students scored proficient, compared to 51.4% statewide — a gap of roughly 13 to 22 points over nearby schools like Guntown, Ripley, and Pontotoc Junior High School. Algebra I results are equally impressive, with 100% proficiency in two of the last four years versus a state average near 66%. English Language Arts is solid across all grades as well, with 6th-grade proficiency at 61.7% versus 48.0% statewide, and NAMS posting the highest 7th-grade ELA score among neighboring middle schools.

Beyond test scores, NAMS has a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.1% — well below the state average of 23.9% and better than most Pontotoc-area schools, though slightly above its own district's 12.9%. About 63% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a majority-low-income population but a smaller share than many nearby schools. The student-teacher ratio has also improved to 12.8. Science proficiency is solid at 64.8%, though North Pontotoc Middle School edges NAMS out there. Overall, New Albany Middle School is a clear regional leader, with its accelerated math pathway and strong attendance giving it a distinct edge.

470

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,034

Per pupil spending ?

63.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652

(662) 534-1820

District: New Albany Public Schools

Students who attend New Albany Middle School usually attend:

High:

New Albany High School

Feeder schools for New Albany Middle School:

Elementary:

New Albany Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

African American:

27.7%

Hispanic:

16.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (59% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Mississippi middle schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg60%

Mississippi avg51%

56^th of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 133New Albany Public Schools 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
2026	77.1	56 of 263	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	53 of 266	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.9	78 of 264	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.5	75 of 243	69.1%	★★★★☆
2022	71.9	66 of 257	74.3%	★★★★☆
2021	69.9	73 of 257	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	50 of 264	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	69.2	74 of 252	70.6%	★★★★☆
2017	80.8	45 of 272	83.5%	★★★★☆
2016	79.2	43 of 260	83.5%	★★★★☆
2015	78.8	47 of 266	82.3%	★★★★☆
2014	73.1	59 of 264	77.7%	★★★★☆
2013	77.9	52 of 269	80.7%	★★★★☆
2012	83.6	34 of 270	87.4%	★★★★☆
2011	69.5	70 of 264	73.5%	★★★★☆
2010	68.7	68 of 255	73.3%	★★★★☆
2009	82.0	32 of 247	87.0%	★★★★☆
2008	83.7	29 of 244	88.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+34 vs state

Science65%+7 vs state

Mathematics63%+9 vs state

English Language Arts51%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
New Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Apple Street	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1820	470	36	12.8	63.2%	227 (48.3%)	130 (27.7%)	79 (16.8%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)	77.1	56^th of 263 public middle schools	78.7%		77.8	53^rd of 266 public middle schools	80.1%	3		61.7	42.4	49.6		58.2	62.6	69.8	100.0		64.8	$11,034
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	1620 Old Highway 15	Ecru	38841	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-2295	297	20	14.9	99.0%	186 (62.6%)	44 (14.8%)	61 (20.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)								(n/a)	52.5	37.6			56.2	66.2				70.5		$8,212
North Pontotoc Middle School	Public	7-8	8324 Hwy 15 North	Ecru	38841	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 662-2479	308	22	14.2	99.0%	211 (68.5%)	38 (12.3%)	55 (17.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	61.6	91^st of 263 public middle schools	65.4%		75.9	56^th of 266 public middle schools	78.9%	35			26.6	46.5			51.1	54.2	100.0		75.9	$9,149
Pontotoc Middle School	Public	5-6	135 Education Drive	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-6056	316	27	11.5	72.8%	154 (48.7%)	89 (28.2%)	53 (16.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.7%)								(n/a)	58.4	49.7			71.1	71.0				74.7		$10,321
Pontotoc Junior High School	Public	7-8	132 North Main Street	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-8360	361	31	11.6	71.5%	172 (47.6%)	82 (22.7%)	79 (21.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	71.8	66^th of 263 public middle schools	74.9%		73.6	66^th of 266 public middle schools	75.2%				35.4	47.7			68.0	56.4			65.7	$11,487
Ripley Middle School	Public	5-8	718 S. Clayton Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-7959	459	36	12.9	78.0%	234 (51.0%)	102 (22.2%)	84 (18.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.3%)	56.5	105^th of 263 public middle schools	60.1%		63.9	97^th of 266 public middle schools	63.5%	8	57.3	54.9	34.1	32.0	71.9	64.7	58.3	47.5		77.5	52.5	$10,228
South Pontotoc Middle School	Public	6-8	1523 South Pontotoc Rd	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-3476	379	29	12.9	99.2%	302 (79.7%)	24 (6.3%)	43 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	54.7	116^th of 263 public middle schools	55.9%		62	102^nd of 266 public middle schools	61.7%	14		52.6	37.2	33.7		58.7	57.9	43.6			48.1	$7,989
Guntown Middle School	Public	6-8	1539 Main St.	Guntown	38849	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	No	(662) 348-8800	674	55	12.1	51.9%	497 (73.7%)	118 (17.5%)	22 (3.3%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	55.8	111^th of 263 public middle schools	57.8%		65.1	92^nd of 266 public middle schools	65.4%	19		44.7	35.6	43.3		44.2	54.2	47.3			65.5	$9,670

Frequently Asked Questions about New Albany Middle School

What district is New Albany Middle School in?

New Albany Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of New Albany Middle School?

Students at New Albany Middle School are 48% White, 28% African American, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is New Albany Middle School a good school?

New Albany Middle School ranks 56^th of 263 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of New Albany Middle School attend?

Students who attend New Albany Middle School usually go on to attend New Albany High School

How many students attend New Albany Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 470 students attended New Albany Middle School.

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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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