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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE·NCES 280119401201

MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

5th Ave South and MSCW Dr, COLUMBUS, MS 39701 · (662) 329-7672 · Lowndes County
GRADES 11–12HIGH33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL240 STUDENTS
Enrollment
240
High
STATE 651
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
26 FTE teachers
STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 11
123
Grade 12
117
Student demographics
White
13155%
STATE 40%
Hispanic
135%
STATE 7%
Black
3916%
STATE 45%
Asian
4820%
STATE 1%
Two+
83%
STATE 6%
Native American
10%
STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11849%
Female
12251%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
240
+6 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
was 10.6:1
% White
55%
was 60%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
16%
was 22%
% Asian
20%
was 13%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is a secondary school of rural-scale scale in COLUMBUS, Mississippi, one of the schools within Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, hosting 240 students in grades 11 through 12. That puts it 63% below the typical public school in Mississippi, which averages around 651 students.

MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE sits inside Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

On demographics, MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE reports that the most-represented group is White (55%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest breaks down as 20% Asian, 16% Black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.2:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.6:1, putting MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Lowndes County put the typical household earns roughly $53,812 per year, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Across Lowndes County's 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,512 students), MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is one campus in the mix.

Franklin Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Five-year trend. MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE's enrollment has ticked up 3% since 2018, when it stood at 234 (now 240). Asian enrollment moved from 13% to 20% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 10.6:1 in 2018 to 9.2:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Lowndes County at a glance

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Population
57,838
Census ACS
Median income
$53,812
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
8,512 students

Quick facts

School name
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE
District
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
Address
5th Ave South and MSCW Dr, COLUMBUS, MS 39701
Phone
(662) 329-7672
County
Lowndes County
Level
High
Grade range
11–12
Total enrollment
240
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
280119401201
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE
What is the total enrollment at MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE?
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE enrolls approximately 240 students in grades 11-12.
What grades does MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE serve?
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE serves grades 11-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is approximately 9.2:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE?
At MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE, the student body is approximately 55% White, 5% Hispanic, 16% Black, 20% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE in?
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is part of Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
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