- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Albany, MS
New Albany High School
Federal NCES profile for New Albany High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280312000615
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Albany High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Albany · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Albany High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Albany High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Albany, MS.
School address
District: New Albany Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280312000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
New Albany High School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 280312000615 · New Albany, MS High · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 16.4:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: New Albany Elementary School (1,074 students)
New Albany High School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
New Albany High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Albany Ele
New Albany Elementary School
1,074 students
- This school
New Albany High School
605 students
- New Albany Mid
New Albany Middle School
470 students
What this shows New Albany High School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Albany High School compares
New Albany High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 29% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, New Albany High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for New Albany Public Schools reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Albany High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Albany Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Albany High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Albany High School
How many students attend New Albany High School?
New Albany High School has 605 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Albany, MS. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Albany High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Albany High School is 16.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Albany High School?
57.4% of students at New Albany High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Albany High School?
The largest demographic group at New Albany High School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in New Albany, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Albany High School?
New Albany High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Albany High School rank among public schools in New Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, New Albany High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Albany, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Albany Public Schools?
Besides New Albany High School, New Albany Public Schools also operates New Albany Elementary School (1,074 students) and New Albany Middle School (470 students). See the New Albany Public Schools district page for the complete list.