- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, MS
New Hope Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Hope Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280273001128
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hope Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Middle School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Columbus, MS.
School address
District: Lowndes Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280273001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
New Hope Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.7 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280273001128 · Columbus, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 13.1:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: New Hope Elementary School (1,191 students)
New Hope Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.7 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
New Hope Middle 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
- New Hope High
New Hope High School
787 students
- Caledonia High
Caledonia High School
640 students
- This school
New Hope Middle School
604 students
- Caledonia Midd
Caledonia Middle School
487 students
What this shows New Hope Middle School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hope Middle School compares
New Hope Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▼ 23% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 42.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, New Hope Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caledonia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hope Middle 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
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Hope Middle School
How many students attend New Hope Middle School?
New Hope Middle School has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, MS. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hope Middle School?
62.3% of students at New Hope Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hope Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Hope Middle School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope Middle School?
New Hope Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Middle School ranks #11 of 12 public 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 public schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowndes Co School Dist?
Besides New Hope Middle School, Lowndes Co School Dist also operates New Hope Elementary School (1,191 students), Caledonia Elementary School (1,070 students), and New Hope High School (787 students). See the Lowndes Co School Dist district page for the complete list.