For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,947 students in Lowndes County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, MS are Caledonia Middle School, New Hope Middle School and West Lowndes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lowndes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2042
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2042
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3419 New Hope Rd
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
West Lowndes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Hwy 373
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Cmsd Alternative School
Alternative School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, MS include Caledonia Middle School, New Hope Middle School and West Lowndes High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lowndes County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lowndes County include: New Hope Middle School vs. Caledonia Middle School, Caledonia Middle School vs. New Hope Middle School
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