Enrollment
470
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Albany Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Albany Middle School
New Albany Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in New Albany, Mississippi, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Albany Public Schools also operates New Albany Elementary School (1,074 students) and New Albany High School (605 students) alongside New Albany Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Albany Middle School compares
New Albany Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,319
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Albany Public Schools, which includes New Albany Middle School.
$10,319
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 50.9%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Albany on the city page.
Is New Albany Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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