New Hope Middle School

Lowndes County School District
3419 New Hope Rd
Columbus, MS 39702
604 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New Hope Middle School, located in Columbus, Mississippi, is a key component of the Lowndes County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares pupils for the transition to high school. The campus is centered on fostering an environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal and social development, aiming to support the diverse needs of the local student population.

Beyond its academic mission, New Hope Middle School acts as a hub for community engagement within the Columbus area. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which are designed to build character, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining a strong connection between educators, families, and the wider community, the school strives to cultivate a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best both inside and outside the classroom.
604
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (50.8%)
  • Black
    258 (42.7%)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.0%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lowndes County School District
Phone: (662)244-4740
Website: http://nhms.lowndes.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 326
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 184
Grade 7 200
Grade 8 211
Ungraded 9
Gender Ratio