- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Albany, MS
New Albany Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Albany Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280312000618
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Albany Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Albany · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Albany Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Albany Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Albany, MS.
School address
District: New Albany Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280312000618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
New Albany Middle School shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280312000618 · New Albany, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 15.2:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: New Albany Elementary School (1,074 students)
New Albany Middle School shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
New Albany Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Albany Ele
New Albany Elementary School
1,074 students
- New Albany Hig
New Albany High School
605 students
- This school
New Albany Middle School
470 students
What this shows New Albany Middle School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Albany Middle School compares
New Albany Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▼ 18% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, New Albany Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle 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 High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Albany Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Albany Middle School
How many students attend New Albany Middle School?
New Albany Middle School has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Albany, MS. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Albany Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Albany Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Albany Middle School?
66.4% of students at New Albany Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Albany Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Albany Middle School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in New Albany, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Albany Middle School?
New Albany Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in New Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, New Albany Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, New Albany Public Schools also operates New Albany Elementary School (1,074 students) and New Albany High School (605 students). See the New Albany Public Schools district page for the complete list.