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Lowndes County School District

1053 Hwy 45 South, Columbus, MS 39701

(662) 244-5000

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  • Name

    Type

    Grade
    Level

    Enrollment

    TestRating

  • New Hope Middle School

    462 Center Rd
    Columbus, MS 39702

    Public

    6-8

    668

  • West Lowndes Middle School

    1380 Motley Rd
    Columbus, MS 39701

    Public

    6-8

    119

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  • New Hope High School

    3419 New Hope Rd
    Columbus, MS 39702

    Public

    9-12

    845

  • West Lowndes High School

    644 South Frontage Rd
    Columbus, MS 39701

    Public

    9-12

    225

  • Showing 1 - 2 of 2 high schools

    Lowndes County School District Statistics

    The Lowndes County School District is located in Columbus, MS and includes 9 schools that serve 5,391 students in grades PK through 12.  

    District Spending

    The Lowndes County School District spends $7,271 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

    District Student-Teacher Ratio

    The Lowndes County School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

    District Student Information

    The Lowndes County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

    In the Lowndes County School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

    Source: NCES, 2008

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