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Best Schools in New Augusta, MS
New Augusta, MS has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,762 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in New Augusta don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Augusta, MS
The top high schools in New Augusta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1288 Students
2. North Forrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
3. Richton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richton School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 299 Students
4. Perry Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Augusta, MS
The top middle schools in New Augusta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petal Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 629 Students
2. Petal Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
3. Perry Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Augusta, MS
The top elementary schools in New Augusta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixie Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 498 Students
2. Petal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 634 Students
3. Runnelstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 217 Students
4. South Perry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
5. Richton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 298 Students
6. Petal Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 1096 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Augusta, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Augusta, MS has a total population of 1,433 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Augusta, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Augusta, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Augusta, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Augusta, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Augusta, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Augusta, MS
How many schools are in New Augusta, MS?
New Augusta, MS has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,762 students in total.
How do schools in New Augusta perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in New Augusta score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in New Augusta don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Augusta?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in New Augusta
2 of 2 schools in New Augusta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in New Augusta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.