Serving 242 students in grades 9-12, New Site High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Site High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
New Site High School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
New Site High School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Site High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
47%
White
98%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Site High School's ranking?
New Site High School is ranked #11 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are New Site High School often compared to?
New Site High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booneville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Site High School?
The graduation rate of New Site High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Site High School?
242 students attend New Site High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of New Site High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Site High School?
New Site High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Site High School offer ?
New Site High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Site High School part of?
New Site High School is part of Prentiss Co School District.
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