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New Site High School

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New Site High School ranks 25 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

25^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 89% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

New Site High School is a public high school in New Site, Mississippi, serving 242 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Prentiss County School District, which is ranked 27 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

New Site High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 7th and 25th over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the state and district averages across multiple subjects, and it has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.8% to 92.3% over the past five years, outperforming the state and district averages. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, it is still lower than the state average in most years. New Site High School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.07% to 98.82% over the past three years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 12.8 over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools like Saltillo High School, Tishomingo County High School, Baldwyn High School, and Booneville High School, New Site High School outperforms them on most metrics, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, especially considering its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including its small size, low student-teacher ratio, and the support of the Prentiss County School District.

239

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,022

Per pupil spending ?

68.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859

(662) 728-5205

District: Prentiss County School District

Feeder schools for New Site High School:

Elementary:	Hills Chapel School
	Marietta Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

African American:

0.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Mississippi high schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Mississippi avg66%

25^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 130Prentiss County School District 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	84.2	25 of 232	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	84.9	16 of 228	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.9	15 of 226	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	88.7	7 of 228	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	87.3	10 of 231	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	86.2	13 of 233	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	15 of 233	93.6%	★★★★★
2017	80.9	27 of 237	88.6%	★★★★☆
2016	76.9	34 of 231	85.3%	★★★★☆
2015	80.3	22 of 226	90.3%	★★★★★
2014	74.9	34 of 236	85.6%	★★★★☆
2013	80.1	28 of 238	88.2%	★★★★☆
2012	72.3	54 of 241	77.6%	★★★★☆
2011	60.5	92 of 244	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.5	54 of 235	77.0%	★★★★☆
2009	64.4	87 of 235	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	76.7	34 of 235	85.5%	★★★★☆
2007	75.9	32 of 232	86.2%	★★★★☆
2006	80.7	7 of 232	97.0%	★★★★★
2005	84.0	1 of 232	99.6%	★★★★★
2004	79.5	10 of 232	95.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Biology93%+31 vs state

Algebra I93%+26 vs state

U.S. History182%+12 vs state

English II62%+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 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 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 English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
New Site High School	Public	9-12	1020 Hwy. 4 East	New Site	38859	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5205	239	23	10.2	68.2%	234 (97.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	84.2	25^th of 232 public high schools	89.2%		84.9	16^th of 228 public high schools	93.0%	9									93.1	62.5			93.2	82.1	$13,022
Northeast Middle School Regional Alternative	Public	5-12	103 Medical Drive	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 728-7144	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Booneville High School	Public	9-12	300 B W George E. Allen Dr.	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5445	370	26	13.9	60.0%	240 (64.9%)	88 (23.8%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.6%)	85.8	19^th of 232 public high schools	91.8%		80	33^rd of 228 public high schools	85.5%	14									62.1	68.8			71.0	83.9	$16,609
Prentiss County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	302 W. George E. Allen Dr.	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 728-9259	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tishomingo County Alternative School	Public	5-12	34a Monroe St	Tishomingo	38873	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 438-6800	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tish. County Career And Technical Cent	Public	9-12	1421 Hwy 25 N	Tishomingo	38873	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 438-6689	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Baldwyn High School	Public	5-12	512 North Fourth Street	Baldwyn	38824	Prentiss County	Baldwyn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 365-1037	460	41	11.2	70.0%	218 (47.4%)	204 (44.3%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.2%)	44.6	135^th of 232 public high schools	41.8%		67.9	74^th of 228 public high schools	67.5%	61	44.7	50.9	31.3	29.7	39.3	28.1	41.7	56.3	55.0	43.6	67.9	51.5	75.9	68.2	$14,696
Baldwyn Career Advancement Center	Public	9-12	120 Vandiver Street	Baldwyn	38824	Prentiss County	Baldwyn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 365-0062	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tishomingo County High School	Public	9-12	701 Hwy 72	Iuka	38852	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 423-7300	578	51	11.4	63.7%	518 (89.6%)	9 (1.6%)	22 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.5%)	70.1	74^th of 232 public high schools	68.1%		68.1	72^nd of 228 public high schools	68.4%	2									83.7	57.8			65.6	60.6	$12,940
Itawamba Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Career Technical Drive	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County	No	No	No	No	(662) 862-3137	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about New Site High School

How many students attend New Site High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 239 students attended New Site High School.

What district is New Site High School in?

Prentiss County School District

What schools feed into New Site High School?

New Site High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hills Chapel School
Elementary : Marietta Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of New Site High School?

Students at New Site High School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is New Site High School a good school?

New Site High School ranks 25^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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