- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, MS
New Hope High School
Federal NCES profile for New Hope High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280273001127
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hope High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Columbus, MS.
School address
District: Lowndes Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280273001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
New Hope High School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 280273001127 · Columbus, MS High · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 14.6:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: New Hope Elementary School (1,191 students)
New Hope High School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
New Hope High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Hope Eleme
New Hope Elementary School
1,191 students
- Caledonia Elem
Caledonia Elementary School
1,070 students
- This school
New Hope High School
787 students
- Caledonia High
Caledonia High School
640 students
- New Hope Middl
New Hope Middle School
604 students
- Caledonia Midd
Caledonia Middle School
487 students
What this shows New Hope High School reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hope High School compares
New Hope 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▼ 26% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$11,059
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
African American 45.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, New Hope High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Lowndes Co School Dist reports $11,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Hope High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caledonia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hope High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Hope High School
How many students attend New Hope High School?
New Hope High School has 787 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, MS. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope High School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hope High School?
59.9% of students at New Hope High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hope High School?
The largest demographic group at New Hope High School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope High School?
New Hope High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Hope High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Columbus, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowndes Co School Dist?
Besides New Hope High School, Lowndes Co School Dist also operates New Hope Elementary School (1,191 students), Caledonia Elementary School (1,070 students), and Caledonia High School (640 students). See the Lowndes Co School Dist district page for the complete list.