New Hope Middle School

New Hope Middle School is an intermediate school of mid-tier scale in Columbus, Mississippi, part of Lowndes County School District, educateing 604 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 452 students per school, that is 34% bigger than typical.

Lowndes County School District runs 8 schools in total, collectively educating 5,261 students. New Hope Middle School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, New Hope Middle School logs that the largest single group is White at 51%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest breaks down as 43% Black, 4% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Lowndes County as a whole.

On the resource side, On paper, New Hope Middle School has 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.1:1. The state averages about 13.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 69% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Lowndes County put the typical household earns roughly $53,812 per year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. New Hope Middle School is one of 20 public schools in Lowndes County (combined enrollment of about 8,512 students).

The closest other public school is New Hope Elementary, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at New Hope Middle School has stayed largely flat, going from 616 students in 2018 to 604 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.