For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 178 students in New Augusta, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in New Augusta, MS is Perry Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Augusta, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in New Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Augusta, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 8th Ave. South
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative Center
Alternative School
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Augusta, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Augusta, MS include Perry Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Augusta?
2 public middle schools are located in New Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in New Augusta?
New Augusta public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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