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West Lowndes High School vs. New Hope High School

Should you attend West Lowndes 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.
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School Overview

School
West Lowndes High School
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
New Hope High School
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades 7-12, West Lowndes 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 818 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 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
216 students
818 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Lowndes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Hope High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Lowndes High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Hope High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Lowndes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Hope High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lowndes County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Hope High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lowndes County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#624 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
#195 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Lowndes High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Hope High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Lowndes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Lowndes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Lowndes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in MS)
≥95%
(Top 5% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Lowndes High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Hope High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Lowndes High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Hope High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
30
-
Grade 9 Students
32
227
Grade 10 Students
49
231
Grade 11 Students
40
153
Grade 12 Students
33
189
Ungraded Students
8
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Hope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lowndes County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Hope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lowndes County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
96%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Lowndes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lowndes County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Hope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lowndes County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Lowndes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lowndes County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Hope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lowndes County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Lowndes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lowndes County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Hope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lowndes County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Lowndes High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Hope High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Lowndes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Hope High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(18-19 School Year Data)
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Lowndes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Hope High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lowndes County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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