For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 475 students in New Augusta, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in New Augusta, MS are Perry Central High School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in New Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Augusta, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
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 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Perry Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
9899 A Hwy 98 East, Po Box 13
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
Gr: 9-12
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 schools in New Augusta, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in New Augusta, MS include Perry Central High School and Perry Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in New Augusta?
4 public schools are located in New Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in New Augusta?
New Augusta public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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