Columbus High School vs. New Hope High School
Should you attend Columbus High School or New Hope High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 863 students in grades 9-13, Columbus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 787 students in grades 9-12, New Hope High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
863 students
787 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
61 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#195 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
64%
Graduation Rate
81%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
176
209
Grade 10 Students
236
220
Grade 11 Students
248
158
Grade 12 Students
203
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
94%
45%
% White
2%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%