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New Albany Middle School

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New Albany Middle School ranks 53 rd of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

53^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

New Albany Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in New Albany, Mississippi, which is part of the New Albany Public Schools district. The school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

New Albany Middle School stands out for its exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly exceeding the state averages. The school also demonstrates exceptional performance in Algebra I, with proficiency rates consistently above 85% in recent years. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, which warrants further investigation and intervention.

When compared to nearby middle schools, New Albany Middle School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in core subjects. However, some nearby schools, such as North Pontotoc Middle School and Pontotoc Junior High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates comparable to or even exceeding New Albany Middle School in certain areas. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at New Albany Middle School suggests the school serves a population with greater economic challenges, which may contribute to the observed increase in chronic absenteeism.

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 — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (60% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg61%

Mississippi avg50%

53^rd of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 130New 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I85%+18 vs state

Mathematics62%+10 vs state

Science62%+7 vs state

English Language Arts55%+13 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 Science (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 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%)	77.8	53^rd of 266 public middle schools	80.1%		66.9	78^th of 264 public middle schools	70.5%	25		53.8	51.8	58.8		61.0	63.0	62.1	85.4		61.5	$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)	53.7	32.3			45.0	57.1				64.4		$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%)	75.9	56^th of 266 public middle schools	78.9%		80	44^th of 264 public middle schools	83.3%	12			37.0	52.3			62.8	63.2	100.0		75.6	$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)	52.2	48.0			52.8	64.4				65.6		$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%)	73.6	66^th of 266 public middle schools	75.2%		68.3	76^th of 264 public middle schools	71.2%	10			47.4	39.9			69.3	59.5			63.2	$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%)	63.9	97^th of 266 public middle schools	63.5%		40.4	161^st of 264 public middle schools	39.0%	64	55.4	47.2	36.7	49.1	69.0	60.0	54.1	56.7		76.7	54.8	$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%)	62	102^nd of 266 public middle schools	61.7%		64.1	91^st of 264 public middle schools	65.5%	11		45.4	35.9	35.8		55.9	60.3	53.6			67.9	$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%)	65.1	92^nd of 266 public middle schools	65.4%		64.4	89^th of 264 public middle schools	66.3%	3		47.2	40.1	47.4		50.5	59.4	54.4			61.3	$9,670

Frequently Asked Questions about New Albany Middle School

Is New Albany Middle School a good school?

New Albany Middle School ranks 53^rd of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is New Albany Middle School in?

New Albany Public Schools

How many students attend New Albany Middle School?

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

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.

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

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