New Hebron School

New Hebron School is one of the low-enrollment elementary schools in New Hebron, Mississippi, part of Lawrence County School District, with 259 students on its rolls from grades K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 42% smaller than the state mean of about 446.

Lawrence County School District comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 1,674 students; New Hebron School is among them.

In terms of who attends, New Hebron School lists that the largest single group is Black, at 61% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 34% White, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Lawrence County as a whole is about 32% Black, so the school skews noticeably more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, New Hebron School reports 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.9:1, putting New Hebron School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 97% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is above Lawrence County's rate of about 78%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Lawrence County put median household income runs about $43,531, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Lawrence County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,674 students), New Hebron School is one campus in the mix.

Jeff Davis County Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 11.3 miles from this campus.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 23%: 338 students in 2018 compared to 259 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 45% to 34%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 14.8:1 in 2018 to 10.7:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.