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New Albany Elementary School

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New Albany Elementary School ranks 66 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

66^th

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of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

New Albany Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in New Albany, Mississippi, which is part of the New Albany Public Schools district. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating and strong academic performance across all grade levels.

One of the key factors that sets New Albany Elementary School apart is its exceptional test scores. The school's students consistently outperform the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) assessments, with 5th-grade students scoring 74.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 55.9%. Additionally, the school has lower chronic absenteeism rates than the state average, suggesting a strong commitment to student engagement and attendance. Despite serving a population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as D.T. Cox Elementary School in Pontotoc, New Albany Elementary School generally outperforms them in test scores and other key metrics. While the school's performance is impressive, there are still areas where it could potentially improve, such as the 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate, which is lower than the state average. Overall, New Albany Elementary School is a strong-performing school that provides a high-quality education to its students, despite the economic challenges faced by the community it serves.

1,074

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,823

Per pupil spending ?

65.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
New Albany, MS 38652

(662) 534-1843

District: New Albany Public Schools

Students who attend New Albany Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	New Albany Middle School
High:	New Albany High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

African American:

26.2%

Hispanic:

19.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (68% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Mississippi elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Mississippi avg54%

66^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 1 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	79.0	66 of 383	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	78 of 390	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	57 of 377	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	83.9	49 of 382	87.2%	★★★★☆
2021	81.6	64 of 381	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	84.3	51 of 397	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	86 of 404	78.7%	★★★★☆
2017	77.8	73 of 406	82.0%	★★★★☆
2016	85.7	36 of 394	90.9%	★★★★★
2015	76.6	72 of 402	82.1%	★★★★☆
2014	88.9	21 of 394	94.7%	★★★★★
2013	81.3	58 of 408	85.8%	★★★★☆
2012	83.6	52 of 414	87.4%	★★★★☆
2011	82.5	55 of 418	86.8%	★★★★☆
2010	85.0	41 of 403	89.8%	★★★★★
2009	87.6	28 of 392	92.9%	★★★★★
2008	81.9	57 of 394	85.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science85%+18 vs state

Mathematics71%+19 vs state

English Language Arts60%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAAP Mathematics (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 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
New Albany Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 534-1843	1,074	60	17.9	65.4%	518 (48.2%)	281 (26.2%)	205 (19.1%)	20 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.4%)	79	66^th of 383 public elementary schools	82.8%		76.7	78^th of 390 public elementary schools	80.0%	12	42.2	66.2	74.4	68.5	77.2	68.6	84.7	$9,823
North Pontotoc Elementary School	Public	K-4	8324 Hwy 15 North	Ecru	38841	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-5613	762	47	16.3	99.6%	509 (66.8%)	73 (9.6%)	145 (19.0%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	65.5	130^th of 383 public elementary schools	66.1%		61.9	147^th of 390 public elementary schools	62.3%	17	50.4	55.0		58.0	72.0			$7,681
Ripley Elementary School	Public	K-4	702 W Terry Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-3684	611	39	15.7	84.9%	281 (46.0%)	147 (24.1%)	125 (20.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.8%)	68.4	119^th of 383 public elementary schools	68.9%		75.3	87^th of 390 public elementary schools	77.7%	32	53.8	53.6		61.4	73.2			$9,890
DT Cox Elementary School	Public	3-4	304 Clark Street	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-2454	354	28	12.8	72.9%	174 (49.2%)	84 (23.7%)	75 (21.2%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	72.4	99^th of 383 public elementary schools	74.2%		73.7	92^nd of 390 public elementary schools	76.4%	7	47.9	62.3		64.3	82.3			$11,270
Pontotoc Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	145 Fred Dowdy Street	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-4973	657	41	16.0	73.1%	313 (47.6%)	167 (25.4%)	129 (19.6%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.1%)								(n/a)								$10,038
Mary Reid School	Public	K-4	160 Pontotoc Avenue	Potts Camp	38659	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 333-7774	270	18	15.3	98.9%	150 (55.6%)	82 (30.4%)	13 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.5%)	42.9	221^st of 383 public elementary schools	42.3%		46	216^th of 390 public elementary schools	44.6%	5	38.3	46.6		59.6	43.4			$10,937

Frequently Asked Questions about New Albany Elementary School

How many students attend New Albany Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,074 students attended New Albany Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of New Albany Elementary School?

Students at New Albany Elementary School are 48% White, 26% African American, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is New Albany Elementary School a good school?

New Albany Elementary School ranks 66^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of New Albany Elementary School attend?

Students who attend New Albany Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Albany Middle School
High : New Albany High School

What district is New Albany Elementary School in?

New Albany Public Schools

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2023–24 school spending dataSep 26, 2025

2023–24 through 2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesSep 26, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

2024–25 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2025

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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