For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 203 students in New Augusta, MS.
The top ranked public elementary school in New Augusta, MS is 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Augusta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Augusta, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Augusta, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Augusta, MS include Perry Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Augusta?
2 public elementary schools are located in New Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in New Augusta?
New Augusta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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